Smaller parties feel Rajinikanth has not shut political doors
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While actor Rajinikanth’s admission about his fragile well being amid the pandemic has given rise to critical doubts about his political entry, smaller gamers and newer entrants into Tamil Nadu’s political panorama have not given up on him but.
Some regional gamers feel that even when he ultimately makes a “no show”, the bottom may nonetheless be fertile for a 3rd entrance to tackle the Dravidian majors.
Though Mr. Rajinikanth and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan have had diametrically reverse views on points, Mr. Haasan has overtly expressed his need to work with him “if the need arises”.
MNM functionaries felt such a “blockbuster” alliance was essential to tackle the 2 well-entrenched Dravidian parties.
If Mr. Rajinikanth stays politically aloof, will the MNM be part of an electoral entrance led by the DMK or the AIADMK? According to MNM basic secretary (social gathering organisation) C.K. Kumaravel, Mr. Haasan, whereas decided not to align with the BJP and the 2 huge Dravidian parties, needs to type a 3rd entrance with like-minded parties.
“There is a sizeable population which is looking for a change. After the departure of Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi, there is a huge vacuum in the political space and the electorate will have three choices — Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Kamal Haasan and M.K. Stalin. We believe that we will make a significant impact in the upcoming elections,” he stated.
Another MNM functionary, nevertheless, stated he was nonetheless hopeful that Mr. Rajinikanth will launch his social gathering. “If not, I am sure he will support our leader,” he stated.
Often seen as Mr. Rajinikanth’s pure ally, the BJP, additionally stays hopeful.
“Mr. Rajinikanth has not taken any decision. He has just said that the facts about his health are true and that he will decide on the next course of political action after consulting his fan clubs,” identified social gathering spokesperson K.T. Raghavan. Would the BJP launch a 3rd entrance in Rajinikanth’s political absence? “It is not new. We formed a third front in 2014 under our leadership. This time, I do agree that the situation is very fluid and we need to wait for sometime. As of now, we have reiterated that our alliance continues [with AIADMK],” he stated.
A senior PMK chief stated that Mr. Rajinikanth’s assertion want not imply that the third entrance is finished and dusted. “It is too early to shut out the possibility of a third front. So many things will change closer to the elections,” he felt.
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