Explained | How Ilaiyaraaja's Comparison Of PM Modi To Ambedkar Created A Political Storm In TN
2 years, 8 months ago

Explained | How Ilaiyaraaja's Comparison Of PM Modi To Ambedkar Created A Political Storm In TN

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Chennai: Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja has been ruling the Kollywood music space for over half a century now. In the foreword for 'Ambedkar & Modi, Reformer's Ideas, Performer's Implementation' by Bluekraft Digital Foundation, Ilaiyaraaja praised PM Modi and said BR Ambedkar would have been proud of PM's works if he were alive. How the controversy started On the birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar last Thursday, Bluekraft Digital Foundation released the first glimpse of their book, 'Ambedkar & Modi - Reformer's Ideas, Performer's Implementation', with a foreword by Ilaiyaraaja, which was posted on social media. Social Media Ire While the pro-BJP social media users extended their support to the music director, those against it started to trend a hashtag against Ilaiyaraaja on Friday. The Political Support Several BJP leaders, including the party’s national president JP Nadda, Tamil Nadu BJP president Annamalai and other BJP leaders such as H Raja, extended support to the music director.

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The governor of Telangana and Pondicherry, Tamilisai Soundararajan, issued a statement on Sunday in support of music composer Ilaiyaraaja's remark praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking to Twitter, she wrote: "“Is it right for World renowned music maestro Ilaiyaraaja to face such harsh words for comparing PM Modi with Ambedkar by those who sow seeds of hate politics?” questioned Tamilisai …

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Music Maestro Ilaiyaraaja Faces Flak For Comparing PM Modi With Dr BR Ambedkar

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Legendary music composer Ilaiyaraja is known for his humble origins. Ilaiyaraaja has hinted at striking similarities between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dr BR Ambedkar in the foreword of a book titled Ambedkar & Modi: Reformer’s Ideas, Performer’s Implementation, published by Bluekraft Digital Foundation. “The book brings out some striking parallels between the personalities of Dr BR Ambedkar and Prime …

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