Became Lok Sabha Speaker due to Vajpayee: Shiv Sena leader
Senior Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi said he became the Lok Sabha Speaker due to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on Thursday aged 93. Joshi, who was the Lok Sabha Speaker from 2002-2004 in the BJP-led NDA government, added, "Not just that, I could reach the position of Maharashtra Chief Minister due to BJP's and Vajpayee's support." 