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The president of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, Amit Shah, accused the archbishop of trying to divide people on the basis of religion. "I personally believe that no one should say things like this, for a religious person to make such comments cannot be accepted and appreciated," Shah said. A top party lawmaker, Subramanian Swamy, demanded the scrapping of diplomatic ties with the Vatican because of the archbishop's remarks. And your subscription makes it possible. Subscribe today for only $12.99 $7.99 per month Archbishop Anil Couto, in a May 8 letter sent to New Delhi's Catholic churches, urged members to pray for democracy and for marginalized people ahead of national elections next year. Christians make up just 2 percent of India's population, which is overwhelmingly Hindu but has a sizable Muslim minority. Church leaders normally avoid getting too deeply involved in politics. The archbishop's letter angered Hindu nationalists as it came at a time when Modi and his party are preparing for next year's national polls. Alphons, India's tourism minister and a BJP leader, said the archbishop's comments were unfair and that "godmen" should stay away from politics.

Karin Caves, a fixture in Sacramento politics who advised powerful California lawmakers and governors since the late 1980s, died early Thursday. The news of her death surprised her friends in the Capitol and beyond. She began her latest assignment as the communications director for the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in October. She was diagnosed with the illness that took her life only a month ago, her friends said. She's volunteered and worked for political campaigns since the early 1980s, including Gary Hart’s 1984 presidential campaign. Never miss a local story. “She was really good at her job. Caves worked at the Health and Human Services Agency from 2014 until she joined Maduros’ department last year. She will be deeply missed,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Diana Dooley. Caves’ last job put her in charge of communications for a new state department that the Legislature created to replace the Board of Equalization.