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    ISAS Briefs

    Quick analytical responses to occurrences in South Asia

    24 : Trouble with the Gods: Religion and Public Policy in India

    Dhiraj Nayyar

    21 September 2007

    The Hindu God Rama made a dramatic comeback to the centre stage of Indian politics last week. The Indian government, in a submission to the Supreme Court, denied the existence of Rama, arguing that there is no historical or archaeological evidence to prove his existence, much to the consternation and protest of the believers.