During a debate on the topic 'Does God Exist?', lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar said, "Our PM [Narendra Modi] is better, kuch to khayal karte hai (at least he takes care of us)." This statement followed Akhtar's remark that if God is omnipresent, He must have seen Gaza's children's plight. "You still want me to believe in you," he asked.