Good news to Superstar Rajinikanth fans. The actor said he is all set to contest the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu whenever they are held. His fans and supporters are thrilled to hear the news. Rajini, while interacting with media outside his Poes Garden bungalow said that he understands his fans eagerness and will not disappoint them.
The response came after his fans on social media pledged that their ‘next vote’ would be only for him. The hashtag in Tamil that reads ‘next vote only for Rajini’ is trending on Twitter. But, the actor merely repeated these words many times before. However, there was no clarity on his party details and active plunge into politics. A reporter asked – would he be still ready if the elections happen just now since there is talk that snap polls might be forced on the state if the ruling AIADMK fare badly in the by-elections for the 18 Assembly seats held on April 18 and for the four seats scheduled on May 19?
“Whenever the Assembly elections are held, we are prepared”, Rajini replied.
Moreover, critics pointed out how Rajinikanth made similar statements whenever his new movie is getting ready for release. The actor made it clear that his target was only the state Assembly elections and he would not contest the Lok Sabha elections or the Assembly byelections. He also clarified that he did not support any party in the April 18 elections and no one should use his pictures or the flag of Rajini Makkal Mandram.
To another question asked by the reporter on the launch of his political party, Rajinikanth replied, “Let’s see. We will decide about it after May 23, post the results of the present elections.
