BJP firebrand Manoj Tiwari unleashed a tirade against AR Rahman’s poetic observation, calling it ‘utterly beyond understanding.’ The statement in question, ‘Sometimes everything slows down,’ was intended as a nod to life’s rhythmic ebbs. Tiwari, campaigning vigorously in Delhi, used the moment to rally his base, arguing that India’s youth are running marathons for success and that the concept of a slowdown is for the idle. This clash highlights the friction between artistic philosophy and political narratives.