In a survey conducted by Thamarai TV, residents of Nilgiris district shared their opinions on the contributions of DMK MP A Raja during his tenure and voiced their preferences for the next MP, as well as their choice for the central government to form.
One respondent expressed disappointment, stating, “It doesn’t look like he has done some work. We have seen him during the last election and again now only for the elections he has come.” This sentiment was echoed by others who felt that A Raja’s presence was primarily campaign-driven rather than indicative of substantial contributions to the constituency.
Some respondents extended their support to Prime Minister Modi, citing perceived lack of corruption complaints in his government and commendable performance in national security. A woman who sells flowers remarked, “He didn’t contribute anything to the constituency except speaking ill about Hindu people.” She voiced her support for Modi and praised his leadership.
Displeasure was also expressed regarding A Raja’s derogatory comments on Hinduism, with some suggesting that L Murugan should be the next MP. Another respondent, a driver, criticized A Raja for making token appearances and not addressing the issues faced by the people.
Another participant expressed their view, stating, “We regard PM Modi as the Kamarajar for India. Annamalai, whom we see as the next Kamarajar, communicates clearly. We wished he had run as the Nilgiris candidate, but L Murugan has also provided significant assistance.”
A Baduga community woman remarked, “Apart from Jayalalitha, MGR, and Indira Gandhi, no one has done good. Now Modi should come; he is doing well.” Another respondent stated, “Modi should come because he harbors the vision of making India a superpower and has also contributed to the country’s infrastructure.” They also noted that L Murugan has a higher likelihood of winning.
Another participant commented, “Modi Ji has constructed toilets for us and provided water facilities, which were previously inaccessible at a long distance. A Raja has insulted our women and our gods. He has no place in Nilgiris.”
Another respondent remarked, “A Raja has accomplished much in the past, but this time he did not visit us due to issues related to Modi and the passing of his wife.” Another woman working in a tea estate expressed, “We believe that if Modi comes, he will bring about positive change.”
The interview conducted revealed a palpable dissatisfaction among the residents of Nilgiris towards their MP, A Rajaa from DMK. Additionally, they specifically called out A Rajaa for allegedly insulting Hindu gods, further exacerbating their discontent.
Anti-Hindu And Anti-India Statements By DMK MP Candidate A Raja
On 3 March 2024, a public gathering took place at Coimbatore Rajaveedi Thermuti Thidal to commemorate the 71st birthday of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. During his address, the DMK MP said that India was not a nation but a sub-continent, similar to the divisive notion of India peddled by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He also made seditious comments saying Tamil Nadu would secede from India if BJP comes to power.
DMK MP A Raja had also called the Hindu religion as a menace to India.
DMK MP A Raja calls Hindu Religion a menace to India & the world.
DMK is the principal reason for creating caste divide & hatred in TN, and the DMK MP has the audacity to blame Sanatana Dharma for the mess they made. pic.twitter.com/fqWO9FiQqY
— K.Annamalai (மோடியின் குடும்பம்) (@annamalai_k) September 12, 2023
He had also likened Sanatana Dharma to HIV AIDS and leprosy even as the dust was yet to settle on DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin likening Sanatana Dharma to Dengue, Malaria, and Corona and calling for its eradication at the “Eradicate Sanatana Conclave” held at Chennai.
He turned his guns towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah trying to pit them against Shankaracharyas saying that both the leaders are Shudras. He further said that the things which the DMK and Dravidian ideology supports – Muslims, Christians, Macaulayists, Marxists, Materialists – is being opposed by them (Hindus aka Sanatana Dharmists, BJP supporters and Hindutvaites).
A. Raja in September 2022 had said “You’re a Shudra till you remain a Hindu. You’re a son of the prostitute till you remain a Shudra. You’re a Panchaman (Dalit) till you remain a Hindu. You’re an untouchable till you remain a Hindu. How many of you wish to stay as children of prostitutes? How many of you wish to remain untouchable? Only if we’re vocal about these questions, it will become elemental in breaking Santhana (Sanatana Dharma)”
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