In the name of God

Secular country, I suppose, allows people to go politicking also in the name of God.

Unsecular, or fundamentalist as some may call it, countries go doing politicking only in the name of God.

So what's the difference, some may ask.

What's the difference between radical Afghanistan which doesn't allow girls to go to school and today's Mangalore. I do have Manglorean friends, am sure they aren't proud of what happened there recently.

But even when one looks deep into some of the most radical nations or religions, its impossible to recall any political front in the name of God, except in India and Hindus. Bajrang Dal, Shri Ram Sena are some I can recall. And the events that are associated with them would be putting the Gods to shame.

Shouldn't it be banned? Using HER or HIS name to form a political front? Irrespective of whether we the people are secular, or radical or even pseudo secular.

Difference there is though between a radical nation and mine that is India. I can go out and vote for a candidate independent of his or her religious beliefs. Its for us to ensure that this difference delivers value.