Advani angers Congress, Left and8230; Parivar

DPM L.K. Advani8217;s statement on riots evoked sharp reaction from the Parivar. 8216;8216;There is a fashion in India to blame Hindus, who are the victims, for everything and not mention even the name of jehadis who are aggressors8230; roasting of 47 Hindus alive on Godhra station, the attacks on Raghunath Temple, Akshardham, Amarnath pilgrims and Parliament are not blots for Advaniji,8217;8217; VHP international president Pravin Togadia said. Northern India chief of Shiv Sena, Jai Bhagwan Goyal, said Advani was making a 8216;8216;grave mistake8217;8217; if his intention was to woo Muslims.

Meanwhile, the Congress and the Left parties fear 8216;8216;communal trouble8217;8217; during Advani8217;s Bharat Uday Yatra.Congress spokesperson Kapil Sibal said: 8216;8216;If Advani at any time violates law, whichever the government in power in states must take appropriate action8230; It is a must.8217;8217; Citing the Advani two previous yatras, CPI-M politburo member Sitaram Yechuri said 8216;8216;the experience shows that his Yatra always leaves behind a trail of blood8217;8217;.