This was a time for the BJP to prove themselves to be true nationalists and root for the terrorists to be brought to book irrespective of their creed.

However, the BJP did fail miserably. It is doubtful if this party will get the mandate of the people at the hustings.

Now that the Perpetrators of the Hubli blast are establish, could the govt. follow it up Ajmer and Hydrabad blast to unearth the Hindutva goons??

Moderator’s Note: Comment Edited

Good to see you commenting again.

It is indeed laudable that such revelations came out from a BJP-ruled state. It should also be noted that the investigators were looking for something else and Jambagi’s involvement in the Hubli blast was a chance discovery. However, the police could have hushed the involvement which it didn’t, and kudos to them and to the BJP government.

Actually Muslims might be ready to lend an ear to BJP if it makes a strong case to them. If BJP comes across as a culturally conservative and “tough on terrorism” party then Muslims might have a rethink on their voting preference. However, it should first distance itself from those who demonize Muslims and perpetual hate-mongers like the Thackerays. Its conduct in the light of Malegaon revelations has also been despicable which hasn’t exactly endeared itself to many Indians, including Muslims.

Thus, the solution in my mind is to force changes in the administrative structure, such that politicians cannot completely control the course of investigations. In the US system for instance, the District Attorney (who decides whether to pursue a criminal case and whom to prosecute) is an elected official. A DA who is seen as independent of the politicians is likely to get reelected, while a pliant one is unlikely to be. This system by itself may not work in India (in Gujarat, most DAs will also be BJP politicians under such a system). However, the principle of separation of politicians from the police and investigating authorities makes sense. Maybe something like the model followed in India itself for the Election Commission. Impartiality in appointments and promotions (e.g. all DGPs and IGPs to be appointed by a committee comprised equally of Government and opposition members in the state legislature), transparency (all such committee meetings happening in public view, with the media and any citizen welcome to attend) and security of tenure (to prevent subjugation of police officials through indiscriminate transfers) are some ways to insulate the police from the politicians.

We need to pursue systemic measures. We cannot totally prevent the elections of the likes of Modi. We can however ensure that crimes will not go unpunished. In such a system, I would bet that Modi or Babu Bajrangi would be more circumspect in what they do (or face the consequences).

Well said, Mohib.

Every impartial and right thinking indian has to speak out against this.