Srinagar, Aug. 26 -- Respecting a political leader is a normal part of public life. People may admire a leader's policies, appreciate his or her contribution, identify emotionally with a political movement, or believe that a particular leader has transformed their lives. But there is a boundary between political admiration and religious worship. Recent reports and public incidents involving prayers, religious hymns, idols, portraits and even proposals for temples dedicated to living political personalities have brought this question into public discussion. The issue deserves to be examined without attaching it to any particular religion, particular political party or individual. The question is simple: Can admiration for a human being eve...