Superstar Rajinikanth, on Tuesday, announced that he will not indulge in electoral politics and will continue to serve the people from outside the political arena.
Speculation that lasted nearly 30 years came to a thunderous end on Tuesday when superstar Rajinikanth finally announced that she will not enter electoral politics. In a statement, he added that he will continue to serve the people through his Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM) fan club, citing his health as the reason behind his sudden decision.
From hinting at politics and making grand political statements through his films, Rajinikanth has also been credited with influencing the 1996 state assembly elections with his statement against J Jayalalithaa. Rajinikanth’s political entry has been a topic of great interest to observers. Finally, on December 31, 2017, the superstar announced that he will effectively enter electoral politics. Three years later, the actor recently stated that he will launch a political party in January 2021 and details about the party will be revealed on December 31.
Days before D-Day, the actor issued a statement putting an end to his ambitions to rule Tamil Nadu through a victory in electoral politics. Citing his recent health complications as a ‘God-issued warning’ and apologizing for giving hope to his fans and followers, Rajinikanth said that his health does not allow him to hit the field for election campaigns and meet people.
However, this abrupt end to his political journey before it had even begun has left many of his fans confused and dejected. While several fans accepted his decision and sympathized, many others asked their ‘Thalaivar’ to reconsider his decision.
“This decision to thalaivar is like thunder in our hearts. For the past 30 years, we have all worked for our thalaiavar, without going to any other political party. There is no doubt that your health comes first and that we will always honor your words and decisions. But now we are not in a mature position to accept their decision, ”P Alagarsamy, deputy secretary of Rajini Makkal Mandram (Madurai Urban), told TNM. Adding that with the advancement of technology, Rajinikanth may choose to conduct meetings and campaigns via video conferencing, Alagarsamy said it remains a question mark as to what they will say to the booth committee members who mobilized in hopes of that Rajinikanth entered electoral politics. .
“We ask our thalaivar to reconsider its decision,” he added.
While some RMM members have poured out their hearts, many members are ready to follow their leader’s decision, as their health is their priority.
Yuvaraj, a painting by Rajini Makkal Mandram, said: “The way of Thalaivar is our way. Even if you choose spirituality, we will follow you on the spiritual path. If you choose to serve, we will serve the people too. Even if he had shown us a path in politics, we would have jumped into politics. We want you to have a good life and we don’t want any popularity for us with your name. He has even given us all relationships from the Himalayas to Kanniyakumari. “
Yuvaraj said: “We only regret that the Tamil Nadu system does not change now. However, your life is much more important to us and you must stay healthy. Even if you do not enter politics, we will thank you and see you as our “Thalaivar.”
On the next course of action, Yuvaraj said: “We have created a list of good candidates by putting aside their party affiliations, so we will stand behind and support them during the elections. Politics aside, we will continue to serve through donations and blood camps. “
“We did expect this and we were 80% ready to accept even if the leader resigns because at the end of the day his health is more important to us,” Yuvaraj reiterated.
Another RMM member from the Chennai North division said: “We will follow what Thalaivar decides, anyway our Rajini Makkal Mandram will work so that we will not have any problems. The announcement has not let us down because we will continue our service to the people anyway.
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