Opinion of the Bharatiya Janata Party

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Hmmm, the BJP.  Nukes for India, national and state politicians at the forefront of campaigns to destroy mosques and attack Muslim civilians, ever-ramping up hostilities in Kashmir, ect., ect... Nope, shouldn't be in power. 

Do you know who originally got India the bomb?

Anyway, HP.

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I have read books recently as noted thoughnot on Indian politics. But I do know the BJP are a nasty bunch who love to stir up sectarian hatred and riots. If I missed sometging redeeming about them please advise.

That isn't particularly significant for neoliberal types, 'cause Modi is their man.

Of course, the INC is not exactly innocent of stirring up sectarian hate, though it pales in comparison to Gujarat in 2002.

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It takes a truly remarkable group of people to look at Pakistan and wish that India were like that. Fortunately we have the BJP to fill that void.

Hmmm, the BJP.  Nukes for India, national and state politicians at the forefront of campaigns to destroy mosques and attack Muslim civilians, ever-ramping up hostilities in Kashmir, ect., ect... Nope, shouldn't be in power. 

Obviously the pogroms are horrific, but I don't see any reason for India not to have nuclear weapons if other countries do. Are nuclear weapons reserved for white people? Considering India's foreign policy over the years, nuclear India provides a powerful moderating force in world affairs, and that's not even taking into account the persistent threat of Pakistani aggression.

Exactly. Also, as I mentioned, the BJP weren't even the ones who got India the bomb- 'twas Indira Gandhi.

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Bumped in light of landslide success.