The 'poll guarantees' initiative introduced by Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka has come under attack by BJP leaders and even PM Modi, but formerCM B S Yediyurappa Saturday refused to criticise the programme, saying positive contributions needed to be acknowledged regardless of party affiliations. He also dismissed claims, as made by Pejawar seer Vishwaprasanna Tirtha, that the existence of Ram temple depended on Hindus remaining a majority in the country. The BJP veteran emphasised that the temple enjoyed popular support, asserting that Lord Ram symbolised unity across religious lines.https://ift.tt/M1ZBCAv