Makkal Needhi Maiam

Kamal Haasan Meets Rajinikanth, Says No Politics Discussed

India News | Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Saturday February 20, 2021

Tamil movie veteran and Makkal Needhi Maiam party founder-chief Kamal haasan today met long-time colleague Rajinikanth, the first time since the latter announced a few weeks ago that he would not be entering politics. The meeting comes amid full-fledged campaigning by Mr Haasan's party in the run up to the 2021 state assembly polls. The two, howeve...

Kamal Haasan Calls For Tamil Nadu Poll Candidates Online, Rs 25,000 Fee

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday February 15, 2021

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) will begin accepting online applications from party members as it selects candidates for the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Assembly elections, it was announced Monday evening

Actor Kamal Haasan's Political Party MNM Makes Him "Permanent President"

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 11, 2021

The Kamal Haasan-led Makkal Needhi Maiam or MNM today authorised its chief to decide on the party's electoral strategy for the coming Assembly polls and announced that he will be the party's "permanent president."

Kamal Haasan Discharged From Hospital Following Leg Surgery

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 22, 2021

Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan was discharged from a hospital here on Friday after a surgery and he would resume his campaign for the Assembly elections following a few weeks rest, the party said.

Kamal Haasan Says Party Alotted "Battery Torch" Symbol For Upcoming Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 15, 2021

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) has been allotted the "battery torch" symbol by the Election Commission for the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, party chief Kamal Haasan said today.

Kamal Hassan Hits Campaign Trail, Promises Computer, WiFi For Every Home

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday January 8, 2021

Crowds in Tamil Nadu's Vellore district braved rains Wednesday night to listen to actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan on his third round of campaigning for the state assembly elections due in May.

"Will Seek Rajinikanth's Support": Kamal Haasan On Tamil Nadu Election

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday January 7, 2021

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan is looking to ask superstar Rajinikanth for support as he prepares to fight the assembly election in Tamil Nadu this year. The chief of Makkal Needhi Maiam is expecting a big boost in support if Rajinikanth, who has cancelled his political plans citing health concerns, lends a helping hand when he makes a frontal assau...

Country That Does Not Respect Agriculture Will Fall: Kamal Haasan On Farmers Protest

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 28, 2020

Backing the farmers protesting against the three new Central farm laws outside Delhi, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan today said any country that "does not respect agriculture will fall".

Kamal Haasan's Top Party Leader Joins BJP Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Polls

Tamil Nadu News | ANI | Friday December 25, 2020

In a setback to Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan, ahead of the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, general-secretary A Arunachalam joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday.

Kamal Haasan Takes On AIADMK Over MG Ramachandran's Legacy Again

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 20, 2020

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan on Sunday yet again joined issue with the ruling AIADMK over late Chief Minister MG Ramachandran's (MGR) legacy, saying anyone who had ideals like the stalwart could be his "heir".

"His Job Is To Spoil Families...": E Palaniswami On Kamal Haasan's Political Entry

India News | ANI | Friday December 18, 2020

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami on Thursday slammed Makkal Needhi Maiam chief and actor Kamal Haasan for entering politics.

Kamal Haasan Invokes AIADMK Icon MG Ramachandran's Legacy During Political Campaign

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 15, 2020

On his campaign trail, Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan today invoked the welfare legacy of iconic leader late MG Ramachandran and said the former Chief Minister belonged to the whole of Tamil Nadu.

"Alliances Will Break Up, Come Together": Kamal Haasan On Tamil Nadu Polls

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 13, 2020

Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan on Sunday hinted at realignment of political alliances in Tamil Nadu ahead of the assembly election next year, while not ruling out a possible tie-up with actor Rajinikanth, who is set to launch his party soon.

Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam Joins Farmers Protest At Singhu Border

India News | ANI | Sunday December 6, 2020

A team of actor Kamal Haasan-led political party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) on Sunday joined the agitating farmers at Singhu border.

Ex-IAS Officer Santhosh Babu Joins Kamal Haasan's Party Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 1, 2020

Former Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer Santhosh Babu, who held various positions in the Tamil Nadu government, joined actor-politician Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) in Chennai today.