Dynamite News DMK leader raised questions on Hindu religious symbols, asked politicians to remove Tilak
DMK MP A. Raja sparked controversy by asking party workers to avoid Hindu religious symbols like tilak and sacred threads, claiming they resemble RSS practices. While Raja clarified he wasn’t against worship, his remarks drew BJP’s criticism, calling them divisive. Read more
Tamil Nadu: DMK leader and MP A. Raja has stirred controversy by urging party workers to avoid Hindu religious symbols like tilak (forehead markings) and wrist threads. His remarks have drawn criticism from the BJP, while the DMK has distanced itself from his statement.
During a public meeting, Raja said, "People who believe in God can keep their faith. I’m not asking anyone to stop worshipping. But when you wear a tilak or thread like RSS members, it becomes hard to tell the difference."At least DMK’s student wing should avoid these symbols to maintain party ideology."
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He argued that parties without strong ideologies, like AIADMK, become weak. Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister P.K. Sekhar Babu clarified that Raja’s views were personal, not the party’s stance.
Senior BJP leader H. Raja questioned: "Does DMK have the courage to ask Muslims or Christians to remove their religious symbols?" BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad called it a "deliberate attempt to divide communities."
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The debate highlights tensions over religious identity and politics in Tamil Nadu. While Raja’s comments target Hindu symbols, the DMK’s quick denial suggests caution to avoid backlash. Meanwhile, the BJP is using the issue to accuse the DMK of anti-Hindu bias.
A. Raja’s remarks have reignited political and religious debates, but the DMK’s refusal to back his statement shows the sensitivity of the issue. The BJP continues to frame it as an attack on Hindu traditions.