If some Egyptian fanatics would destroy the archaeological remains of Ancient Egypt the Egyptian state would take swift and ruthless actions. these are the treasures of the nation. It is not for a few lunatics high on religion to decide whether the works of the past should be preserved or not. In the same way the Indian state should be firm that the fanatics who destroy cultural monuments should be dealt with harshly. If these madmen cannot be persuaded, force should be used. The Indian state should be the protector of Indian culture and its monuments. It should be the protector of all – dalit, adivasi, or religious minorities. It should stop acting like the police of the fanatics.