A politician claiming to head RSSS a fringe group has been threatening carnatic singers who are singing Christian songs and maintain friendship with Christians.  When journalists checked the original RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) they have stated that the person in question Ramanathan has nothing to do with the National group.

Popular Carnatic Singer T.M. Krishna known for his revolutionary actions has stated "Considering the vile comments and threats issued by many on social media regarding Karnatik compositions on Jesus, I announce here that I will be releasing one karnatik song every month on Jesus or Allah."

T.M. Krishna is known for his "Poramboke" song that highlighted environmental issues and also took up the cause of toxic mercury dump in Kodaikanal through the "Kodaikanal Wont" directed by Rathindran Prasad..