Sir — This has reference to the editorial, “Alliance of desperation” (May 1). The Congress’s clamour for Muslim votes to keep it in power is forcing it to even take the help of criminals. How can the Congress talk of fighting criminalisation of politics with such double standardsIJ
Indications are that Muslims have become wise and they are not voting totally on religious lines but on issues related to education and development. The victory of Mr Narendra Modi in Varanasi with a huge margin (a foregone conclusion) will be a clear vindication of his policies of inclusive development and a slap to those who seek votes on religious and caste equations.