Tamil Nadu Politics

A Rajinikanth Tweet After A Kamal Haasan Admission: Tale Of 2 Netas-In-Waiting

Tamil Nadu News | Written by Uma Sudhir, J Sam Daniel | Friday September 22, 2017

Superstar Rajinikanth today tweeted his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign. "Cleanliness is godliness," he posted amid speculation that he is a chief ministerial aspirant that the BJP would gladly piggyback on to win over Tamil Nadu.

Kamal Haasan For Chief Minister? 'Crown Of Thorns...But Am Ready'

Tamil Nadu News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Friday September 22, 2017

Kamal Haasan made it clear on Thursday that he is interested in the lead role in Tamil Nadu politics - that of chief minister. Stressing on the need for change, he said in an interview to India Today: "First people have to change. And when the voters are ready next time, they first have to be honest if they want an honest man at the top."

A Superstar As Aam Aadmi: When Kamal Haasan Met Arvind Kejriwal

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday September 21, 2017

Arvind Kejriwal became the brand new addition to Kamal Haasan's "political tourism" sked as he flew down to Chennai today for lunch with a side of politics. "Kamal Haasan should join politics," said the Delhi Chief Minister after the meeting. The superstar, who recently confirmed that he just might join politics, said that they would together fight...

Amid Talk Of Political Debut, Kamal Haasan's Meeting With Arvind Kejriwal

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet Kamal Haasan in Chennai today and the two will have "political discussions", a member of the Aam Aadmi Party said today, amid indications the veteran actor may join politics soon.

Tamil Nadu Governor Meets Rajnath Singh Amid Political Crisis

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday September 19, 2017

Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday amid an ongoing political crisis in the state.

Kamal Haasan Says Would Work With Rajinikanth If He Ever Joins Politics

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday September 16, 2017

Actor Kamal Haasan has said he would be willing to work with Rajinikanth if the superstar ever decides to enter politics. The actor had earlier this week confirmed that he was considering launching his own political party.

'No Work No Pay': Kamal Haasan's New Barb At Ruling AIADMK

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday September 15, 2017

Actor Kamal Haasan has fired more tweets against Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK this morning, after confirming earlier this week that that he is considering launching his own political party.

Family Of Anitha, Who Killed Herself Over NEET, Sends Back 7-Lakh Cheque

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday September 5, 2017

The family of 17-year-old Anitha, who killed herself last week after failing to get admission to a medical college, has rejected the Tamil Nadu government's offer of seven lakh rupees in financial aid.

'Not Saffron', Says Kamal Haasan After Lunch With Kerala Chief Minister

Tamil Nadu News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Saturday September 2, 2017

Actor Kamal Haasan, who has kept fans guessing about his political plans, made no announcements today either but shared what his politics will be like. "Not saffron," he said

'Low Comedy Turning Into A Farce' Is What P Chidambaram Calls AIADMK Politics

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 27, 2017

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today termed the latest political developments in Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK as "low comedy turning into farce" asked why was the state governor not taking any action.

In Break From Politics, AIADMK Lawmakers Enjoy Swings And Volleyball

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 24, 2017

They played volleyball, sat on see-saws, tried the swings and generally appeared to have a rollicking time. In two days, they plan to shake up the Tamil Nadu government.

'Clown's Cap On The Head Of Tamilians': Kamal Haasan Mocks AIADMK Merger

Tamil Nadu News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Monday August 21, 2017

Actor Kamal Haasan has mocked the merger of Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK with a sardonic tweet, accusing the party's leaders of "fooling the people."

In Trichy, Rajinikanth Fans Test Waters For His Political Plunge

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday August 21, 2017

Around 10,000 fans of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth gathered in Trichy today at public meeting - complete with flags and banners -- that is being seen as a trial balloon for his political plunge. The meeting was meant to persuade the 67-year-old superstar to join politics soonest. Its organiser meant it as a platform to showcase what he calls Rajinik...

'He Has A Mental Disorder': Tamil Nadu Minister Disses Kamal Haasan

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday August 17, 2017

Tamil Nadu minister RB Udhaya Kumar said Kamal Haasan was mentally ill in response to barbs from the actor-director, accusing the government of doing little to curb crime and corruption.

Kamal Haasan, Taking On AIADMK, Tweets Another Politically-Charged Hint

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Wednesday August 16, 2017

Kamal Haasan appeared to move a step closer to taking the political plunge when the acclaimed actor-director on Tuesday escalated his attack on Tamil Nadu government.

Rajinikanth Watching, Kamal Haasan Doesn't Rule Out Joining Politics

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday August 10, 2017

Oodles of star power and a dash of politics - it was a heady mix for fans of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. The event was a meeting organized by the state's main opposition party, the DMK and anticipation was high - would either of them would give a hint about their future plans vis--vis politics?

A BJP Leader Meets Rajinikanth, Party Says Courtesy Call

India News | Reported by Sunetra Choudhury, J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 7, 2017

The BJP's Poonam Mahajan met Rajinikanth on Sunday evening, setting off much buzz at a time the south superstar has hinted at warming up to politics. BJP sources, however, dismissed the meeting as a "courtesy call".

BJP Opposed To Kamal Haasan's Plans To Enter Politics: H Raja

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 21, 2017

The BJP is against actor Kamal Haasan's reported plans to enter politics as he is an atheist and has hurt sentiments of Hindus in the past, senior party leader H Raja said today.

Tamil Actor Kamal Haasan's Poetic Tweet Hints At Entry Into Politics

Tamil Nadu News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 19, 2017

Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan set his Twitter followers and others wracking their minds with a Tamil poem that sounded like signaling entry into politics.

After Rajinikanth Admits Talking To Parties, Daughter Praises His Timing

Chennai News | Reported by Anant R Zanane, J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday June 26, 2017

Whether Rajinikanth will turn into a hyphenate as superstar-politician is a theory that is revisited regularly among his legions of fans and parties hopeful that he will choose them and not the others.

As Rajini Fever Rises Again, OPS Says Too Early to Talk Alliance

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by Smitha TK, Edited by Indroneil B Biswas | Friday June 23, 2017

Amid renewed speculation that a political career for Rajinikanth is round the corner, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam weighed in today saying the superstar has "every right to come into politics," but would have to earn that place. He also said it was too early to talk about a possible alliance.

Not Denying It, Discussions Are On: Rajinikanth On Joining Politics

Tamil Nadu News | Edited by Indroneil B Biswas | Friday June 23, 2017

South superstar Rajinikanth, who is speculated to join active politics soon, today said that he is discussing the prospects with political leaders and he would make an announcement once he finalises it.

Rajinikanth Meets Hindu Makkal Katchi Leaders, Calls It A 'Courtesy Visit'

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Monday June 19, 2017

In the last few months, superstar Rajinikanth has dropped enough hints that he could plunge into politics. And today, his meeting with leaders of Tamil Nadu's Hindu Makkal Katchi party set off a fresh buzz around his political aspirations.

Weeks After Remarks On Politics, Rajinikanth Meets Protesting Farmers

Tamil Nadu News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday June 18, 2017

Superstar Rajinikanth met a group of farmers today who are on a protest to demand the interlinking of rivers. The meeting - a first of the kind involving Rajinikanth - comes weeks after the actor's "God's will" comment that was read as a hint of his contemplating a career in politics.

As Rajinikanth Hints Of Entry Into Politics, Kamal Haasan Refuses To Comment

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 26, 2017

Though refraining to give advice in public, veteran actor Kamal Haasan endorsed Rajinikanth's view that "the system is rotten."

Rajinikanth Fans Hit the Streets In Chennai To Support Entry In Politics

South | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Tuesday May 23, 2017

About three dozen people, fans of superstar Rajinikanth, took to the streets of Tamil Nadu capital Chennai on Tuesday morning against a fringe group that opposed the actor's possible political debut because he belonged to Karnataka, and not Tamil Nadu.

Won't Talk Presidential Election At DMK Patriarch M Karunanidhi's Birthday Party: MK Stalin

India News | Edited by Indroneil B Biswas | Thursday June 15, 2017

DMK working president MK Stalin refuted speculation that non-NDA parties will discuss strategies for the upcoming Presidential election at a function commemorating DMK chief M Karunanidhi's 75 years in electoral politics in Chennai next week. The diamond jubilee celebrations will also coincide with the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's 94th birthd...

Fringe Tamil Group Opposes Rajinikanth's Entry Into Politics

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 22, 2017

Members of a fringe pro-Tamil group burnt an effigy of actor Rajinikanth, opposing his entry into politics.

In BJP Boss Amit Shah's 'Welcome' To Rajinikanth, Some Read Between Lines

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Monday May 22, 2017

After Rajinikanth's less than direct confirmation that he is contemplating a career in politics, BJP chief Amit Shah's oblique welcome to the mega star is all the buzz.

Rajinikanth Will Not Join Any Party But Float His Own: State Congress Chief

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 21, 2017

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President Su Thirunavukkarasar today said that he believes Tamil 'Superstar' Rajinikanth will not join any national or regional political party but will only float his own party.