There will probably be a mixed reaction in the secular camp to Rahul Gandhi 's temple-hopping in Gujarat. It was perhaps necessary, therefore, for the Congress president to counter such charges from a party which can apparently go to any lengths to tarnish an opponent. He will have to continue with these excursions irrespective of whether elections are being held or not. But this opportunistic "soft" Hindutva line doesn't seem to have worked in Gujarat if the exit polls are to be believed. It is time, therefore, for him to change tack and embrace other religions as well.

Source: Economic Times December 16, 2017 05:37 UTC