CHENNAI: Thalaivar has indicated that there could be a further delay in the launch of his political party, but assured that whenever he floats his own outfit, it would usher in “good times” for Tamil Nadu and its people. Rajinikanth had announced his arrival in the political arena last year, after years of speculation. He had said that his party would contest the next general elections from all 234 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu. Last week, speaking at a gala event marking the audio launch of his upcoming trilingual flick 'Kaala', Rajimi said he was aware that his fans and the media were waiting to hear from him on his political entry.
“I can understand... the media thinks why have I not come to the point and even the fans are thinking so. What to do, the date has not come yet... the time will come and with the blessings of God, good times will come to Tamil Nadu and its people,” Rajini said. He recalled times when he had been “written off” by some people. He compared himself to a horse that has been running fit for years despite setbacks. “I won't be bothered about what others say, I will just keep proceeding in my path,” he asserted. Stressing on river inter-linking, Rajini said his dream was to see the peninsular rivers being interlinked. He said he was among those keen to hear the voice of ailing DMK President M Karunanidhi, who has been confined indoors since 2016.
Meanwhile, pro-Tamil outfits staged protests outside the venue, calling for postponement of the event until the Cauvery Management Board was formed. The ruling AIADMK verbally attacked Rajini for cigarette smoking antics, and asked if he had made any constructive advice in his films like its party founder and former actor MG Ramachandran (MGR). Senior AIADMK leader and Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar said, “MGR used the powerful cinematic media for societal development. Have you ever seen him smoke or drink liquor on screen? Or have you seen him let out smoke through his nose or mouth? But what social views has Rajinikanth said in all these years... will you get knowledge if you come to politics.”
