“We Are All Enemies of Rama”: DMK MP A. Raja Says India is a Subcontinent And Associate Hanuman with Monkey

Tamil Nadu’s DMK Member of Parliament A. Raja had refused to accept India as one nation. On March 5th, he stated that India was never one nation. He argued that a nation implies one language, one culture, and one tradition. Then what is this nation? A. Raja made this statement during a meeting organized on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s birthday.

Four Points from Raja’s Speech that Could Stir Controversy

1. India is Not One Nation: A. Raja argued that India is a subcontinent, not a nation. He highlighted the diversity in languages and cultures across states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha, and others, suggesting that these differences prevent India from being considered a single nation.
2. Consumption of Dog Meat in Manipur: A. Raja defended the practice of consuming dog meat in Manipur as a part of its culture, comparing it to the acceptance of beef in some communities. He emphasized the importance of unity in diversity and criticized those who oppose cultural practices different from their own.
3. Comparison of Lord Hanuman with Vanaras: Raja criticized the chanting of “Jai Shri Ram” by some groups, stating that he doesn’t believe in the Ramayana or Lord Rama. He controversially compared Lord Hanuman to vanaras and mocked the chanting of “Jai Shri Ram.”
4. Different Treatment of Tank Water and Toilet Water: A. Raja questioned the psychological issue behind using tank water for cooking but refraining from using toilet water for the same purpose. He suggested that this mindset highlights a deeper societal problem and criticized the idea of considering tank water pure while shunning toilet water.

BJP Questions if DMK Can Disrespect Other Religions

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad questioned if DMK leaders would ever accept chanting “Jai Shri Ram” or “Bharat Mata ki Jai.” He asked if Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge agree with these statements. Prasad raised concerns about whether DMK would use derogatory remarks against other religions’ deities.

A. Raja Likens Sanatan Dharma to HIV and Jaundice

A. Raja previously likened Sanatan Dharma to diseases like malaria, dengue, fever, and coronavirus, stating that merely opposing it is not enough; it must be eradicated. He criticized Sanatan Dharma for being based on caste and discrimination, suggesting it needs to be eliminated.