It is disappointing and shameful, but perhaps predictable, that politicians have started foot-in-the-mouth statements about the huge tragedy which is still unfolding the Nepal earthquake. Even as you read this, numbers of dead continue to rise, aid is trickling in, and it remains a difficult time for families who search for missing loved ones; some may never have the opportunity of closure.

Even as grisly details continue to pour in and the catastrophe is beyond anything one can imagine, the BJP Minister Sakshi Maharaj stirred a controversy by blaming Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, for the earthquake in Nepal. While speaking to media, he allegedly said the tragedy happened since Rahul Gandhi had visited Kathmandu. He explained that Rahul Gandhi eats beef, and goes to the holy shrine (Kedarnath) without purifying himself. The earthquake was bound to happen.