Mayoral Poll 8212; Sidelights

A dash of saffron

It was no doubt a moment of glory under the saffron sun for the new mayor. Soon after he was elected in the House today, Patil had to don a saffron coloured turban. A saffron tilak adorned his forehead and even the laddoos and pedas that were distributed on the occasion had a dash of saffron in them. Most of the Sena corporators, especially the ladies, were also either in saffron shirts or sarees and blouses. Small wonder that the saffron brigade is planning lend its colour to the BEST buses too.