Is the BJP using reverse psychology to scuttle Pranab Mukherjee’s chances as president? And if he does become president anyway, what does this signal about Sonia and Rahul’s intentions for 2014? In Monday’s discussion on the Union budget, BJP leader Yashwant Sinha surprised many members on his own side by launching into high praise of Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee even while tearing into the UPA government.