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Prescription for Kanshi Ram: No politics: The Indian Express
New Delhi, Dec 03: The BSP may be looking to play a crucial role in the next few days as talks begin on government formation in states which just saw polls, but there is one man who will be kept totally in the dark. BSP founder, leader and chief strategist Kanshi Ram.
New Delhi, Dec 03: The BSP may be looking to play a crucial role in the next few days as talks begin on government formation in states which just saw polls, but there is one man who will be kept totally in the dark. BSP founder, leader and chief strategist Kanshi Ram.
New Delhi, Dec 03: The BSP may be looking to play a crucial role in the next few days as talks begin on government formation in states which just saw polls, but there is one man who will be kept totally in the dark. BSP founder, leader and chief strategist Kanshi Ram.
That includes Mayawati. In a complete turnaround, his annointed political heir and associate now discusses with him only household and domestic matters when she comes visiting. Kanshi Ram’s brother-in-law Ranjit Singh, who has been with the leader for the past two weeks, says: ‘‘Mayawati talks about domestic chores and he mocks and teases her like any other householder. She does not discuss politics with him, and when something surfaces in his mind, she changes the topic quickly. We have strict instructions not to tax his brain and memory as it will hamper his recovery. He is not allowed newspapers or television either as it will open a flood of emotions and sentiments.’’ Not surprisingly, Mayawati’s visits to the hospital wane as political activity rises—she barely managed to meet her mentor twice a week during the campaigning period last month and has even left after barely sticking her head into the Diplomat Deluxe suite at New Delhi’s Batra Hospital, if he is resting.
Physically, Kanshi Ram is much better. He can now move his limbs, his body is fit, he walks in the foyer after every meal and reportedly looks forward to his physiotherapy sessions.
‘‘Doctors also check his mental agility regularly,’’ says Rosyamma, his nurse. ‘‘They ask him to name rivers, mountains and cities. He is doing rather well and is quite good at maths tests too.’’ He has improved considerably from the time when he barely recognised people to focusing on them completely now, adds Ranjit. The BSP leader’s day begins with a shower and a hearty Punjabi breakfast, followed by a round in the foyer, lunch and early supper. ‘‘He sleeps only 10-12 hours nowadays compared to 20 hours in the beginning,’’ says Ranjit. ‘‘His medication has been reduced to half, and he is on mild sedatives so that he does not get excited quickly. Visitors are prohibited as it would jog his mind and brain. He wants to know who they are, and so no one is allowed upstairs.’’
That includes Mayawati. In a complete turnaround, his annointed political heir and associate now discusses with him only household and domestic matters when she comes visiting. Kanshi Ram’s brother-in-law Ranjit Singh, who has been with the leader for the past two weeks, says: ‘‘Mayawati talks about domestic chores and he mocks and teases her like any other householder. She does not discuss politics with him, and when something surfaces in his mind, she changes the topic quickly. We have strict instructions not to tax his brain and memory as it will hamper his recovery. He is not allowed newspapers or television either as it will open a flood of emotions and sentiments.’’ Not surprisingly, Mayawati’s visits to the hospital wane as political activity rises—she barely managed to meet her mentor twice a week during the campaigning period last month and has even left after barely sticking her head into the Diplomat Deluxe suite at New Delhi’s Batra Hospital, if he is resting.
Physically, Kanshi Ram is much better. He can now move his limbs, his body is fit, he walks in the foyer after every meal and reportedly looks forward to his physiotherapy sessions.
‘‘Doctors also check his mental agility regularly,’’ says Rosyamma, his nurse. ‘‘They ask him to name rivers, mountains and cities. He is doing rather well and is quite good at maths tests too.’’ He has improved considerably from the time when he barely recognised people to focusing on them completely now, adds Ranjit. The BSP leader’s day begins with a shower and a hearty Punjabi breakfast, followed by a round in the foyer, lunch and early supper. ‘‘He sleeps only 10-12 hours nowadays compared to 20 hours in the beginning,’’ says Ranjit. ‘‘His medication has been reduced to half, and he is on mild sedatives so that he does not get excited quickly. Visitors are prohibited as it would jog his mind and brain. He wants to know who they are, and so no one is allowed upstairs.’’