Question

Two developments around 1986 became central to the politics of the BJP as a 'Hindutva' party Which of the following is true in the context of this?

1. The first was the Shah Bano case in 1985. 
2. The second development was the order by the Faizabad district court in February 1986 about the Ayodhya dispute.  

Options

• Only i

• Only ii

• Neither i nor ii

• Both i & ii

Answer 1

Both i & ii

Explanation:

Around 1986, two events became pivotal in the BJP's politics as a 'Hindutva' party. The Shah Bano case, which occurred in 1985, was the first. In this case, a 62-year-old divorced Muslim woman had sued her former spouse for support. Her case was heard by the Supreme Court, which found in her favor. The Supreme Court's order was seen by orthodox Muslims as interference in Muslim personal law. The order of the Faizabad district court in February 1986 was the second development. The court ordered that the premises of the Bahri Masjid be unlocked so that Hindus might pray at the site, which they see as a temple.