From The BBC:In India the opposition BJP have used the opportunity of the Mumbai violence to put pressure on the government.
Front page newspaper adverts appeared on Friday even while shooting was still going on, saying the incident shows that the Congress government is 'unwilling and incapable' of dealing with terrorism.
With the country in the middle of crucial state elections which could determine the timing of the next general election, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is facing intense scrutiny.
Following the attacks, he has been seen visiting the injured in hospital, alongside Congress party president Sonia Gandhi.
He has already promised to strengthen anti-terrorist laws, and in a TV address came close to threatening retaliation against Pakistan if their involvement in the attacks can be proved.
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My Comment: Many want to escalate this into an armed confrontation with Pakistan. This would be a disaster for both sides, engilfing the entire region and affecting every major power .... including the U.S. and Nato.
Sigh ..... welcome to Indian politics.