Tamil Nadu BJP unit president Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday took to Twitter to “strictly condemn” the party’s national secretary H Raja for his controversial remarks on Periyar’s statue. The BJP leader wrote, “Tamilnadu & Tamil people are known for giving high respects to all. Strictly condemn any activities that insults any leaders & statue. We should value the contribution of all  leaders.”

Tamilnadu & Tamil people are known for giving high respects to all. Strictly condemn any activities that insults any leaders & statue. We should value the contribution of all leaders.

— Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan (@DrTamilisaiBJP) March 7, 2018