NEW DELHI, Feb. 26 -- The recent (22 January 2024) Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of Lord Ram in Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been a major spectacle. It was accompanied by mass displays of religiosity in most parts of the country, more so in Northern India. It also saw the fusion of the roles of 'chief of religion' and 'chief of political power' into a single person, the Prime Minister. It was immediately followed by Mr Modi's inauguration of another big temple (Shri Swaminayan) in Abu Dhabi with gaiety and publicity. A couple of days ago, he also laid the foundation for another temple in Chambal, Kalki Dham. Impressed by the serial temple events, many right-wing ideologues claim that Mr Modi is the first statesman from post-colonial societi...