Karti Chidambaram reacts to Rajinikanth's U-turn, questions future of film star's aides

On Tuesday, Congress Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram weighed in on Rajinikanth ruling out his political plunge months ahe of Tamil Nu Assembly election. Reacting to Kollywood actor's post, Chidambaram wrote on Twitter, "Ok. ted". Moreover, he took a dig at R  Anjanamurthy, who joined hands with Rajinikanth after serving as he of TN BJP's Intellectual Cell. In fact, he was also present at meeting of state BJP's office-bearers in Chennai attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on vember 21. 

Sivaganga MP h cast doubts on  current status of Anjanamurthy in BJP on December 3 and questioned capacity in which he was assisting Rajinikanth. Chidambaram again started speculation on wher Arjunamurthy, who h been asked to coordinate activities of filmstar's political outfit on ground along with Tamilaruvimanian, would return to BJP. Moreover, he clarified that Congress party was t interested in inducting se two leers into its fold. 

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Rajinikanth does U-turn on political plunge

On December 3. Rajinikanth anunced on Twitter that he would make formal anuncement of his political party on December 31 followed by party's launch in January 2021. He wrote, "In forthcoming Assembly elections, with support of people, it is certain that honest, monetary, transparent, n-corrupt, secular and secular spiritual politics will emerge in Tamil Nu". Speaking to media at his Poes Garden residence, Rajinikanth stressed that he would t go back on his promise to form a party and contest 2021 Assembly polls in TN. 

Rajinikanth told media, "This corona is a big problem. When I was bedridden, I got my life back because of your prayers. w I don't mind even if I die. Political change is very certain. Everything needs to be changed. If t w, n never. You, people, will have to decide. I'm coming. My victory is people's win and my defeat is that of public. I appeal to all of you to stand by me to bring se changes."

However, situation took a turn for worse after four crew members of Annaat, film for which Kollywood actor commenced shooting, tested positive for COVID-19. While Rajinikanth tested negative for vel coronavirus, he was mitted to Apollo Hospital in Hyderab on December 25 following severe blood pressure fluctuations. After being discharged from hospital on December 27, he was vised bed rest for a week and minimal physical activity. 

Earlier in day, Rajinikanth's attributed his staying away from electoral politics to health reasons. Conceding that he won't be able to launch a public campaign owing to COVID-19 situation, filmstar revealed that he didn't want people working with him to suffer mentally and financially. At same time, Rajinikanth stressed that he would continue working for people without entering politics. 

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