In the midst of the uproar regarding the removal of a Lenin statue in Tripura, followed by a statement by BJP politico H Raja to do the same to Periyar's statue in Tamil Nadu, and the ensuing attempt at destroying it in Vellore, many politicians are voicing their opinions about the entire controversy.

Actor-politician Rajinikanth too has made a statement about the issue. According to reports, he said, “The statement that Periyar's statue must be removed, as well as the attack on the statue, are barbaric”.