This time, ‘progress’ not ‘protection’ is the Mantra As the capital of Bihar goes to the polls, in what is known as the fourth phase of the Assembly elections, it is clear where the sentiments of most of the electors from the middle class lie, cutting across caste or religion. In the Digha assembly constituency, where there is a sizeable Christian population indications are that the vote will be for ‘progress and development’, rather than ‘protection by secular parties’. Recalling how following the Kandhamal  riots, provocative handbills in Hindi appeared...