Ramdev Bats for Narendra Modi

It seems that Baba Ramdev is running a cleverly crafted parallel poll campaign for Narendra Modi ("Ramdev Chants Modi Mantra", March 17). He has been mobilising followers, subtly, for the propaganda of Modi's cause. The quality and quantity of resources being put to use is adding substantial weight to the campaign. Ramdev’s own popularity and charisma coupled with the Modi magic might just spell victory for the BJP and its prime ministerial candidate. NEEHARIKA S., via email Baba Ramdev has been passionately campaigning for Narendra Modi. Apart from Congress, he has also been denigrating AAP to improve Modi’s prospect of becoming the country’s next prime minister. Ramdev has a vast following in the country and his efforts will surely make a big difference in favour of BJP. He has been cleverly blending spiritual platitudes with political rhetoric to help Modi’s cause. V.K. TANGRI, via email