hough a section of his fans were disappointed at superstar Rajinikanth’s decision that he did not want to become the Chief Minister, general public, political analysts and celebrities have welcomed his plans and said this is the beginning of new politics.
Director Karthik Subbaraj tweeted: “Clear Visionary, New Ideology ,Selfless, Practical,Genuine & Straight from the heart..That’s Thalaivar in Politics!! Great speech Thalaiva.. Our HOPE for a Political Change Folded hands Let the Movement begin.. இப்ப இல்லைனா எப்பவும் இல்ல!! #RajiniPoliticalRevolution #ThalaivarPressMeet.”
Filmmaker Arun Vaidyanathan of ‘Achamundu Achamundu’ and ‘Nibunan’ fame posted: “முழுமனதாக ஆன்மீக அரசியலுக்கு எனது ஆதரவு. மாமனிதர் ரஜினிகாந்த், இன்று முதல் ஒரு எதிர்கால சிந்தனை கொண்ட தலைவராக பரிமளிக்கிறார்! நல்ல விஷயங்களை நினைக்கிறார். நடந்தால் சந்தோஷமே. அந்த ரஜினி மக்கள் மன்ற ஃபார்மை அனுப்பி வைங்கப்பா!”
Political analyst Sumanth C Raman wrote: “It has been a stirring speech from @rajinikanth . His next steps need to be watched but if this movement catches on then today could be a defining day in TN’s political history. Will it be? We need to wait and see. #Rajinikanth #RajinikanthPressMeet.”
He added: “We still don’t know who those honest talented people he is going to project are going to be. We still don’t know when his party will be launched. But @rajinikanth is now a significant factor for 2021. It is no longer a question of if but when. #Rajinikanth #RajinikanthPressMeet.”
Proposing a complete political change in Tamil Nadu, Rajinikanth on Thursday said there will be different heads for his party and possible government headed by it.
Addressing a crowded press conference in Chennai, he said, “I never aspired to become Chief Minister.” He said his proposal includes appointing as CM an educated and compassionate youngster.
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