Mega star Rajanikanth announced on December 29 that he could not enter politics and start a new party in view of the present pandemic situation. “I regret to inform that I am unable to enter politics and start a political party (ahead of the Assembly elections due in four to five months),” he said in a statement.
The actor, who will turn 70 next month, has been advised by doctors against embarking on any hectic political activity, saying his present health condition does not permit any rigorous schedule.
There has been hope as well as anxiety among the actor’s fans, with a few ardent fans believing that he might lead them in the 2021 poll battle.
“I will serve people in whatever ways I can without entering electoral politics, says Rajinikanth. entering electoral politics,” Rajinikanth said.
After declaring in 2017 that he would enter politics and contest whenever Assembly polls were held, Rajinikanth has been hesitant to take a concrete decision. But on October 29, his tweet confirmed his dilemma over entering politics.
His political organisation was named Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM), a political incarnation of his erstwhile fan club.
