.IN INDIA NATIONAL vote-castings are nearing. Electors are expected to visit the polls in April and May. Narendra Modi, the head of state, wants to succeed a 3rd phrase in office. To that end he has been highlighting his theological dedication. On January 22nd Mr Modi commenced a brand-new holy place to Ram, in Ayodhya, a northern area thought through enthusiasts to become that Hindu god's native home. The holy place was built on property previously occupied by a centuries-old mosque, which was torn down through a Hindu-nationalist mob in 1992. Taking care of a crowd of promoters after the event, which noted the informal begin of his campaign for re-election, Mr Modi claimed the brand new building and construction was actually "not merely a magnificent temple" however "a holy place of India's dream, philosophy and path". What performed he imply?