India is bigger and has a larger role to play in World politics. Indian can not have stay engaged with local goons like Pakisthan.
Having said that, BJP's political response was grossly inadequate at that point of time.
Actually BJP was too eager to promote Mr Bajpayee from a "politician" to a "Statesman". Because, they knew he/they would not get another chance! ( Mr Advani also tried something similar to "upgrade" himself with Jinha comment with disasterous effect!!)
