The country faced big problems but she managed to keep above water. We were also able to retain democracy. But just when we thought we had come out of the woods, divisive forces which lay low for a time reappeared. The old drama with a new cast began to be enacted again. Muslim separative politics, helped by huge Arab funds, has become active again.
Christian missions have their own ambitions.
They both are looking at the politics of extremist Sikhs with great hope and interest and they find it fits well with their own plans. When the British showed solicitude for the minorities, national India resented it and called it a British game. But surprisingly enough, the game continues to be played even after the British left. The minorities are encouraged to feel insecure and aggrieved. The minority stick is found handy to beat the majority.