Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stated at the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan that Indian mythological heroes like Hanuman and Arjuna possess greater strength and values than Western superheroes such as Superman and Batman. He encouraged parents and educators to prioritize teaching children about Indian epics and cultural heritage over Western narratives. Naidu's remarks, made at an event also attended by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, drew mixed reactions, including sarcasm on social media.