But for jingoism of its lunatic fringe the BJP of India would not have been on the wane. Its stress on communalism is costing it dearly at the hustings and its arch rival, Indian Congress Party is gaining ground by the day Loss of BJP is gain of the Congress party.
Under a fixed quota every year many Pakistani pilgrims were issued Indian visa to participate in the annual urs congregation at Ajmir Sharif. The BJP has cut back on this quota this year getting a lot of flak in the democratic circles of the sub continent.
There is a move in India to convert a number of shrines of Muslim Saints and Mosques into Mandirs on the plea that the places where they are built were once Mandirs. This should be an eye opener for Saudi rulers who are allowing Hindus to construct Mandirs on their soil.
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China has tightened its grip over Ladakh with announcement of its new geographical boundaries which is a political setback for New Delhi