Thus in a democratic set up diversity always poses a problem. This problem of diversity can be tackled only if the state remains secular. Mahatma Gandhi, though he was intensely religious person, knew dangers of religion getting associated with state, and hence he advocated a secular state. The BJP which advocates the Hindutva philosophy will find it extremely difficult to obtain absolute majority in Parliament as not only that non-Hindus will not vote for it, but also many Hindus will not. Both liberal and secular Hindus will keep distance from it and also religious-minded Hindus too.
Religious beliefs can never be coterminous with political ideologies.
It is no wonder then that the partition project was not supported by religious-minded Muslims. The BJP also draws its support mainly from middle class or trading class Hindus, and not necessarily from religiously believing Hindus. At least two of the Shankracharyas have sharply attacked the VHP and its policies. The religious appeal has obvious limits. You cannot push the economic and other problems being faced by the people under the carpet while pretending to appeal to religious sentiments.