DMK MP A Raja, in a recent speech, has claimed that India is a sub-continent, not a country, and that Tamil Nadu will not accept Lord Ram. This has prompted the BJP to demand his arrest and accuse the DMK and Congress of abusing Hindu gods. Raja's comments come at a critical juncture as political parties gear up for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, causing embarrassment to the I.N.D.I.A. alliance. Raja also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for saying there won't be a DMK after elections and warned that Tamil Nadu would secede if the Constitution is changed.