RSS scripted Advani's marginalization in BJP

India News: Almost two years ago, the RSS had told L K Advani he'd have to give up his prime ministerial aspirations. He was to play only a mentor role in the party.

RSS sarsanghachalak Mohan Bhagwat, Suresh Soni. They were firm that Advani should pass on the baton to someone younger like Narendra Modi, Sushma Swaraj, Nitin Gadkari or Arun Jaitley.