Mario Goviea: Everyone on Goanet knows Santosh is a MAHA-atheist and thus someone who has about as many "friends" in the Sangh Parivar as you or Fr. Ivo. Response: Without discussing Santosh in any way, I submit it is perfectly possible for one - whether he be an atheist or agnostic or believer to have friends across the various divides without professing their beliefs. Friendships can cut across class, caste, creed or colour lines. Further Sonal Shah's links with the VHP have emanated from the RSS itself who have claimed proximity to her and her family. They also expect her to get Narendra Modi's visa restored. And just to add to your knowledge, the Ekal Vidyalaya's for whom Sonal's parents are actively mobilising funds are the fronts of the VHP which have been in the forefront of the violence in tribal areas whether in the Dangs or Kandhamal or elsewhere.
Regards, Marshall
