Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on 7th Sep 2023 came down heavily on the opposition following alleged objectionable remarks against a particular religion by DMK leader A Raja. Talking to the media in New Delhi, Mr. Thakur said, due to their arrogance, the leaders of the I.N.D.I.A alliance are making low-level comments. The Minister wondered whether such remarks are not considered as hate speech. 
 
Earlier, Mr. Raja had criticised a particular religion in his speech in Chennai. Another DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin had also made some remarks on a particular religion which sparked controversy.