Short in height, Sangma has always posed tall challenges before the nation. Thus, his challenging Pranab da in such a way is not going down well with the Congress at all. Strategists in the Congress are still trying with all their might so that Sangma takes back his nomination. The other worry Congress has is that they don’t quite trust Maya and Mulayam completely and fear that both these politicians may change their word at the last minute. Thus, all Congress leaders from the northeast are in constant tough with Sangma. The chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh is the leader of the entire effort. The CM of Arunachal spoke to Sangma a few days ago and said, “If he (Sangma) is ready, talks can be initiated with Sonia and he can be made the next vice-president.