It does not matter what you say. If patriotism was so cheap and just verbal, we would be doing great. But that is far from the truth. I want our nation to progress. I am in favor of all illegal structures constructed that hinder our progress.
There is a middle ground to this problem. Best solution is to do a "Suez Canal".
Have a small section carved out, suffient for NAVY/Merchant ships to cross (Taking into consideration the Future demand).
There can be monuments (Private, No government Money) built on either side for the Hindus to practise their faith.