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."
