DMK MP A Raja allegedly said India is not a nation.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused DMK MP A Raja of delivering a “hate speech” in which he allegedly derided Lord Ram and questioned the idea of India. Amit Malviya, a leader of the BJP, shared the purported speech on social media platform X, claiming that Raja called for the “balkanisation of India.”
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Alleged Remarks by A Raja
According to the English translation provided by Amit Malviya, A Raja’s purported speech in Tamil included statements questioning the unity of India as a nation, disparaging comments about Lord Ram, and remarks about various Indian cultures and traditions.
The hate speeches from DMK’s stable continue unabated. After Udhayanidhi Stalin’s call to annihilate Sanatan Dharma, it is now A Raja who calls for balkanisation of India, derides Bhagwan Ram, makes disparaging comments on Manipuris and questions the idea of India, as a nation.… pic.twitter.com/jgC1iOA5Ue
— Amit Malviya (मोदी का परिवार) (@amitmalviya) March 5, 2024
Reactions to A Raja’s Remarks
The speech drew sharp reactions from various quarters. The chief priest of Ayodhya’s Hanuman Garhi temple condemned Raja’s remarks, stating that they were “condemnable.” Union Minister Anurag Thakur labeled Raja as part of the “tukde-tukde gang,” accusing him of supporting divisive ideologies.
BJP’s Criticism Extends to Congress and INDIA Bloc
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized both the INDIA bloc and the Congress party for allegedly condoning such remarks. He accused them of insulting India’s ethos and Hindu Gods and questioned their political agenda.
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DMK’s Alliance with Congress Under Scrutiny
The DMK, an ally of the Congress party in Tamil Nadu, faces scrutiny over its association with Congress in light of these controversial remarks made by one of its leaders.
The alleged hate speech by DMK MP A Raja has sparked a political storm, with the BJP condemning his remarks and questioning the alliance between DMK and Congress. The controversy underscores ongoing tensions over religious and cultural sensitivities in Indian politics.
