R Sivanandam, the director of the Tamil Nadu archaeology department, remarks on the overall aesthetic of the piece: “The whole sculpture is beautifully presented under arches.”

Sarma, who was formerly associated with the Congress party himself, highlighted that the footage on social media will serve as evidence in the case against Rahul Gandhi.

Mira Road comes under a predominantly Muslim area. Police officials have stated that there was an 'argument and petty fight' between two groups and no major incident of violence has taken place.

Communist leader and former JNU student President, Aishe Ghosh, expressed her dismay over the ceremony, commenting, “22nd January. Fall of a secular nation. Will be remembered.”