Kamal Haasan all set to launch party

Wednesday 20th September 2017 06:54 EDT
 
 

CHENNAI: If sources are to be believed, actor Kamal Haasan is all set to launch his own political outfit by the end of the month. A close aide to the actor said, “Preparations to float a political party is in progress and the announcement is likely in a few days. Vijayadashami or Gandhi Jayanthi may be considered appropriate to make the announcement. He is yet to share the final details with leaders of his fans' groups but the upcoming local body elections have made it a necessity for him to step in.”

Another source said, “This is the crucial time to enter. He thinks that there is a political vacuum in Tamil Nadu. He is overwhelmed by the response from the public on his recent statements taking on politicians in the state. He is busy meeting key faces on his fans' groups besides sharing his ideas and draft papers for the new party with people whom he respects.” He said Haasan feels it is necessary to enter politics at the current juncture before any major alliances are forged by the Opposition DMK or the warring factions of the ruling AIADMK.

It is reported that the actor feels that the local body elections with over 4,000 candidates, may be the best opportunity to engage with people at the grassroots. “We have well-disciplined members of fans' groups in all districts, in each and every taluk. A local body election would be the best platform to give them an opportunity to serve people,” sources said. About his alleged proximity with Left leaders, they said Haasan had met many people over the last few months for feedback on his political plans. “On his mind is not a typical political party, like Vijayakanth's, to contest in elections alone. He believes that people need to be politicised. He will play a key role in the upcoming local elections,” they said.

The 'Dasavathaaram' actor met with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram on September 1, after which he announced his plans of entering politics, and how it would be “in the middle of things, not leaning to any side.”


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