CHENNAI: South superstar and the one and only Thalaivar said he was currently discussing the prospects of joining active politics with leaders and would make an announcement once a decision was made. Speaking to reporters at the Chennai airport, Rajinikanth said, “I have not denied it. We are discussing it and yet to take a decision. Once I take a decision, I will inform you.”
The veteran actor met a delegation of 16 farmers last week, led by P Ayyakannu, and supported their request to interlink rivers. He pledged £100,000 for the cause and told them that he would forward their request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rajini had prompted speculations of him joining active politics last week, during an interactive session with his fans in Chennai. He told them to “prepare for war.” Anna had said, “When a war comes, they will come to the rescue of their motherland. I have a profession, work, duty and so do you. Go to your places, do your duty and take care of your vocation. Let us face the war when it comes.”
BJP leaders in Tamil Nadu were quick to invite him to join the party after he made the statements. Party President Amit Shah had said it was up to Rajinikanth to decide. The 66-year-old south superstar also said that he would meet his fans in October.
