I don't belong to BJP: Bhagyaraj apologises for calling Modi's critics 'premature babies'

Chennai: Days after Ilaiyaraaja drew parallels between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dr BR Ambedkar, director Bhagyaraj slammed the critics of Modi calling them premature babies who are born in three months. He also said that they are born without proper eyes and ears.

Within a few hours, the veteran director released a video on social media apologising for the same.

In the video, he said, "Whatever I said was my personal opinion. I don't belong to BJP. I have been born in Dravidian land and the thoughts of our leaders naturally run through my mind. Ideologies of Periyar, Aringnar Anna and Kalaignar are imprinted in me."

"I sincerely apologise if I had hurt someone's sentiments," he added.

இன்றைய புத்தக வெளியிட்டு விழாவில் நான் பேசிய கருத்துக்களுக்கு என் தன்நிலை விளக்கம். pic.twitter.com/nMlf70kptl

— K Bhagyaraj (@ungalKBhagyaraj) April 20, 2022

Bhagyaraj, who had visited the BJP head office in Chennai to receive a book on Modi, said, " Here's a small tip to Mr Modi. Consider those who are criticising (you), as premature borns."

“They are born in three months as only after the fourth month of pregnancy does the baby’s mouth and ears develop. These people won’t speak anything positive. We should consider that those who criticise don’t have their ears or mouths developed. No need to worry about them,” he added.