As a matter of fact, the name Ram is been used for every political move. and it turns out to be a joke on Ram. only dirty politicians and terrorist use God's name for their dirty behaviour. 'You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.'- is one of the commandments. if they use God's name in vain, people like Karunanidhi would make fun of it.
As a environmentalist, I oppose the canal project. It would bring lot of pollution and oil spill in the coastal area. Even if it is a profitable project, the cost would be coastal people's health.