“Who is this Rama? From which engineering college did he get the engineering degree? Where is the proof that the bridge was built by him?”
TN Chief Minister M Karunanidhi

“With what qualifications did Karunanidhi become the chief minister? If it was the people’s vote (which made him CM), he should remember that most people worship Rama as God. Will Karunanidhi say that he doesn’t want the votes of people who foolishly believe Rama to be God?”
 Cho Ramaswamy, senior journalist

“The existence of Rama cannot be doubted. It is a question of faith. There is no requirement of any proof to establish the existence based on faith. Rama is inbuilt in the sentiments of the Hindus.”
Union Law Minister H R Bhardwaj

“The government decision to withdraw its affidavit in the Ramar Sethu case is an admission that it has made a mistake and hurt the sentiments of the Hindus. The government should apologise for doing so.”
BJP president Rajnath Singh

“The Ramar Sethu by virtue of its antiquity and unique features should be treated as a world heritage site. The destruction of or damage to the structure is fraught with serious ecological, environmental, climatic and security concerns.”
AIADMK leader J Jayalalitha