81.   The Shiv Sena Party and another Hindu nationalist group won control of the state in a legislative election this month.

82.   The widespread condemnation, however, did not deter the Hindu groups.

83.   Though the militant Hindu groups blamed for the attacks share the same ideological roots as the BJP, the party has criticized the violence and called for religious tolerance.

84.   Two years ago, the same Hindu group protested another nude depiction of another Hindu goddess by Hussain, a Muslim.

85.   Vajpayee also appointed a defense minister who has long been associated with a Hindu extremist group.

86.   Hardline Hindu groups believe the mosque stood at the birthplace of the Hindu god Rama.

87.   He has since been denounced by Hindu groups and politicians.

88.   Hindu groups have argued for a common code, but this is opposed by Moslems who are allowed to apply Islamic law in some areas.

89.   Hindu groups went around Bombay bursting firecrackers and shouting anti-Moslem and anti-Pakistani slogans.

90.   Hindu fundamentalist groups have demanded that a Hindu temple be built on the site of the mosque, which they claim stands on the birthplace of Hindu god Ram.