After the brutal attack on Salman Rushdie, the most famous Indian-born author, only a few leaders of a few secular parties of India, including the Congress, managed to utter some condemnation. But none of the BJP leaders cared to do so, perhaps because Rushdie was also a critic of Hindutva politics.
As we are celebrating the 75th year of our independence, it is not only that the institutions are under pressure; the lofty values and the sense of propriety are being eclipsed, too, with all the sides involved in the political fight sharing responsibility.
Hindu supporters in a large number gathered at Hanuman temple premises near Kotwali Police station at 11 am on Tuesday and raised slogans in support of Nupur Sharma.