Nothing can be an execuse for betrayal. A head of state, whatever secular credential he has, can not be allowed to back off from his solemn pledge. At least you should abide by what yourself say. Do you mean that religious & linguistic problem of your partner has surfaced now & not during the last 20 months when you was engaged in amassing huge public money riding on the same communalist? People like Gowdas must immediately be thrown out of politics & governance. I'm sure the people shall do it in the coming days.
