New Delhi: Sri Vishwesh Teerth Swamiji of the Udupi Pejavar Math on Monday told leader of the Opposition LK Advani not to retire from politics but to guide youngsters by remaining in the field. Advani had called on the Pejavar seer here
on the occasion of Vijay Dashami. Advani's wife Kamala Advani also accompanied
him. "Advaniji expressed his desire to retire from politics, but I suggested to
him to stay back, because the younger generation needed his guidance," said the
Pejavar seer. "I have not asked him anything about this, but looking at the pace
in which the present political scenario is heading Advaniji expressed his desire
to retire from politics," the seer added. The seer, who is also one of the trustees
of the Ramjanmabhoomi Nyas Trust, said: "There was no discussion about the
Ramjanmbhoomi movement during the meeting." Speaking to newsmen after the meeting,
Advani recalled his relations with Swamiji since the emergency period, and said: "I met him
to seek his blessings on the occasion of Vijay Dashami and I am happy about the meeting."
Rumours about Advani's retirement from politics is going on the political circles
since the Lok Sabha results were announced in May this year. The Rashtriya
Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has also said that it is for the party to
decide on Advani's future.
