Kochi, April 13 -- Kerala's political landscape was in for a jolt late on Sunday evening as PC George - MLA and head of the faction of a Kerala Congress - owing allegiance to the Catholic Church demanded that India be declared a Hindu Republic at the earliest.
"The rulers should understand that the minorities would be able to live here with a sense of security only if India is declared a Hindu Nation. I am speaking this knowing fully well what would be the impact of my words," said George (70), who represents Poonjar Assembly constituency and has been a seven-term member of Kerala Legislative Assembly.
George is seeking re-election from Poonjar for a record eighth time as an independent sans the support of no major players like the CPI(M)...