It is unacceptable and unjustified to condone the heartless, satanic act with a veil of religious anarchism. The most appalling audacity is to give it the colour of Hinduism. This is the most cultured, peace-loving and tolerant of religions, and it places the dignity of women on the highest pedestal. Like the misguided cow vigilantes, those who rape and murder a child in the name of religion should be dealt with harshly. The Congress in Jammu, with an eye on the votebank, also took a wishy-washy stance. As far as ensuring justice for Asifa is concerned, no religious considerations should stand in the way. “The daughters of Kathua and Unnao will get justice at any cost,” declared the PM in response to a nationwide outcry. With the general election only a year away, political parties will naturally try to get as much mileage as possible out of this. But the sabka saath sabka vikas promise of the Modi government is to deliver justice for all.