ONE of the pastimes of UP politicians in British jails was to play chess; now they are employing the strategy and tactics of the same game in ministry-making. Charan Singh is evidently a clever player. His only limitation is that he cannot live without being a minister. C B Gupta on the other hand can, as he has many wealthy supporters, in addition to his Rs 65-lakh birthday fund.
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