I seldom write about politics. But my new role requires me to write about it so I must.

The chief minister in the state I live in has held the position for four terms..that's about 17 years to date.

Many people want him to let go of the post, while some want him to stay on because frankly, there isn't anyone else suitable enough to hold the state's top post.

One of our contacts said the chief minister had - and this may be an old story- asked the prime minister that he wanted to retire and focus on his family. It seems this impromptu discussion happened when the prime minister and CM were in a car ride, in the state during the PM's visit sometime this or last year.

  The PM did not respond to the CM's request, but instead said something that indicated the CM has to stay put for some time.

Now, this CM is one of the most lesser publicised politicans around. He seldoms gives press statements, unlike other CMs who give weekly press conferences for the exco meeting.

He also prefers to keep quite over certain things.

Now one thing, this CM has done to keep quite is a recent case involving a controversy involving a royal.

The CM, being the wise man he is (and yes, I believe that- hello 17 years at the helm of one of the richest states in the country?), had decided to simply stay away from commenting on the royal's controversy.

Now, many people wanted to know why the CM was always so quiet over the controvery.

And a chance encounter with this insider revealed the reason why. The thing