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Vol. 4 Num 272 Thu. March 04, 2004  
   
International


LK Advani sheds hardliner image
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India's Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishan Advani (R) is fitted with a traditional Muslim turban by Muslim Leader Haji Islam Qamar Salmani during a Muslim rally in New Delhi, yesterday. Advani was garlanded by several hundred Muslims who joined his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) heralding it as a party of hope ahead of general elections which will start 20 April.. PHOTO: AFP