1) BJP leaders LK Advani and Sushma Swaraj did not attend a key party rally in Mumbai due to prior engagements. 2) Party spokesperson said Advani's absence was pre-planned due to a throat infection, while Sushma Swaraj had to attend a program in Ghaziabad the next morning. 3) The party denied there were any rifts among leaders regarding a recent amendment allowing the party president a second term.