Raja's defense argued that his remarks against Kanimozhi were political and that there was insufficient evidence regarding the threat to demolish the Periyar statue. They requested his acquittal.

Later, Raja told reporters that his team of advocates will face the matter legally. Regarding his comments about demolishing the statues of rational leader E V Ramasamy 'Periyar', the court said ...

“It is not just the statue of Shivaji Maharaj that has collapsed, Maharashtra Dharma has also been trampled upon,” he said. “The prime minister and chief minister have apologised, but this ...