Cutting corner

July 14, 2011 04:23 pm | Updated 05:44 pm IST

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa performs rituals at Kukke Shree Subrahmanya Temple at Sullia in Dakshina Kannada. File Photo

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa performs rituals at Kukke Shree Subrahmanya Temple at Sullia in Dakshina Kannada. File Photo

To our question last fortnight: Should people in public office use religion and places of worship to resolve political disputes? Govind Rajagopal writes: No, you should never allow religion within public office. The very word public denotes ‘secular'. Moreover, it is the only place where people from all walks of life co-exist. In fact, even the walls and columns of offices should be devoid of religious images.

Our question this fortnight: Taken up by politicians and godmen alike, has fasting lost its moral high ground and been reduced to blackmail?

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