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Advani's statement

Sir, — The BJP president, L.K. Advani, has said that the party is the chosen instrument of the Divine to take the country out of its present problems ("Divinity has chosen BJP: Advani," Nov. 27).

Those at the helm in theocracies continue their dictatorial rule on the plea that they are chosen by god. So, if a Hindu Rashtra is established, the right to rule will always be the BJP's. Never mind which party the people vote for.

N. Kunju,
New Delhi

Sir, — Mr. Advani's statement is similar to that of Church Minister Hanns Kerrl of Nazi Germany: "God's decision has been made. The responsibility for the whole German people has been placed upon the Fuehrer who knows how to bear it."

Ch. Venkateswara Rao,
Hyderabad

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