LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, and Uma Bharti -- who were all top BJP leaders back in the 90s -- have been accused of criminal conspiracy that resulted in the demolition of the 15th century mosque Babri Masjid.
Rajnath Singh raised the conversions issue at a conference of state minority commissions on Monday (23 March) is significant. It means the parivar is serious about flagging its concerns and will not allow the issue to die out easily.
The former Union minister at the same time said he respected Rahul's move as he has "every right to make his decision". "I am very confident that he would come back renewed and bring an agenda for change," Tharoor said.
Contrary to what one may believe, Gandhi was not a villain only for the Sangh Parivar or his assassin - Nathuram Godse and his supporters in crime.
The Sangh has a right to its agenda, and so does the government elected on behalf of all the people of India. Modi and the Sangh need to be clear which is which and agree to pursue their agendas separately.