Putting an end to all speculations, Tamil actor Rajinikanth on Thursday announced that he would launch his political party in January 2021, months ahead of the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu. He said an official declaration regarding the same will be made on December 31.
In a brief statement released on Twitter, Rajinikanth said that his party would fight the Assembly election in 2021 and “emerge victorious”.
“A non-corrupt, honest, transparent and secular party with a spiritual politics” would “definitely win the next elections,” read the superstar’s tweet.
However, the actor did not clarify whether he would contest the 2021 state elections. In March 2020, Rajinikanth had said that he would not be a Chief Minister candidate or contest the polls. But sources close to the actor said he would actively take part in election campaigns and rallies while staying secure in a strict bio-bubble.
Shortly after his tweet, Rajinikanth addressed a press conference in which he explained his reasons for joining the politics. He said that his aim was to bring a change in Tamil Nadu.
“I am just an instrument. Only people can bring about change. If I win, it is the people’s victory. If I am defeated, it will be their defeat. We need to change everything. If not now, then never,” he said.
Rajinikanth had announced his entry into politics in 2017 at a time when Tamil Nadu faced a vacuum after the demise of AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa and ailing of DMK chief M Karunanidhi.
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Soon after the announcement, fans of Rajnikanth burst crackers and distributed sweets in Tiruchirappalli.
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam (OPS) welcomed Rajnikanth’s entry into politics and hinted towards a possible coalition as well.
“We welcome great actor Rajinikanth’s decision to enter politics. In politics, anything can happen. If there is any chance, an alliance can be formed with his party,” Panneerselvam told the media.
Tamil Nadu is set to go to Assembly elections in 2021.
