sentences:  As an opposition stalwart and leader of the CPI group, Gupta's speeches in the Lok Sabha were marked by 'force with moderation, criticism with reason', and earned him the admiration of even his political opponents.Though not enamoured of office, Gupta accepted the cabinet berth in the United Front Government during 1996–98.As Home Minister, Gupta was still blunt about government's failures and raised many an eyebrow among the treasury benches with his frank observations.