RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks urging Hindus to avoid creating new temple-mosque disputes have sparked criticism, with Hindu saints and political leaders questioning the implications and sincerity of his statement.
Al Jazeera, an international broadcaster, claims that their journalists were refused visas by the Indian Government to cover the elections, while the ruling BJP dismisses these allegations.
Outrage boils over as Maldivian politicians insult Indian PM Modi on Twitter, sparking diplomatic tension and calls for tourism boycott. Maldives government scrambles to contain the fallout as India expresses strong disapproval.