All that matters are votes

The TDP says it will snap ties with BJP if it reverts back to the ‘communal’ route.

Fair enough!

But TDP justifies its decision by saying…

“The Hindutva issue is being debated at the ongoing BJP meet in Goa and if the party chose to adopt the communal route, TDP will sever ties with it to win back the popular vote“

[emphasis mine]

Therein lies the sad tale of politics, ladies and gentlemen! Ideologies count for zilch!! It’s all about the votes!!