This 16th-century epic poem sparks political controversy in India
by Sushmita Pathak from The World: Latest Stories on (#69P32)
In recent months, a 16th-century epic religious poem has ignited a political storm in India, after several officials said it was offensive to women and those at the bottom of India's religious caste hierarchy. As the country heads toward general elections next year, some say that different parties are using the poem to appeal to various voters.