It is true that the Congress's move is a campaign gambit. But it is also part of a trend that has been observed across the country – and across parties – over the past few years.
By announcing 40% of the tickets for women, Gandhi has virtually signalled that the Congress party will fight in a large number of seats.
Human rights groups which monitor atrocities against Christians in India have documented the violence by Hindutva groups from all states and released a fact-finding report on Thursday.
'It’s important to ignite the fire sometimes. I am telling you; anyone who comes into your house, street, neighbourhood, village, don’t forgive them,' Swami Parmatmanand said.