In electoral terms, remarks ranging from a Ram Rajya promise to protecting Babri Masjid have not fetched the Congress any votes.
One lakh RSS, One lakh VHP, 500 sainiks — this is coercive and intimidatory.
It is only after the final judgment that the BJP can think of “pulling a Shah Bano”, in case the verdict is not to its liking.
The BJP needs to divert attention from real issues to Hindutva. The costs could be great. But when has the BJP cared about that?
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Instead of trying to find a solution, those opposed to the Ram Mandir have always tried to block the outcome of the Supreme Court hearing.
No political party has any real issues to raise before the electorate for votes.
People are also criticising Atal ji. And they must. But to become indecent while criticising him will force us to make the same mistake for which we often damn our adversaries.
By embracing Ayodhya, the BJP gained huge political mileage from a cause the Congress brought to the fore. The Congress should reclaim the Ram Mandir issue, and the votes it has lost on this.
The chapel does not matter much to the Christians either in the college or outside.
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Out of court solution only way to avoid Syria-like situation. Padmaja Joshi explains what Sri Sri really said.
