Published 13:15 IST, December 4th 2020
On Rajinikanth political entry, Markandey Katju not convinced with Khushboo's 'exuberance'
On Rajinikanth's political bow, former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju was not convinced with Khushboo Sundar's exuberance, questioning chances of success.
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The big announcement finally came on Thursday as Rajinikanth revealed that he will be launching his political party and contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections next year. Apart from his die-hard fans who exulted over the news, there were numerous celebrities who were also happy with the development, one of them being Bharatiya Janata Party leader and his former co-star Khushboo Sundar. Her excitement, however, did not please former Supreme Court justice Markandey Katju.
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Markandey Katju not excited about Rajinikanth's political venture
Moments after Rajinikanth tweeted about announcing his party on December 31, and that it will be launched formally in January, Khushboo Sundar was one of the first to respond. The actor-politician shared her delight about the Petta star 'finally taking the plunge' into politics, while expressing confidence that he will do the best of his abilities 'like always.'
Katju, however, wondered what was it about Rajinikanth that made her 'so exuberant'. He then asked if Rajinikanth had an idea to 'solve the massive problems of the people' of Tamil Nadu, being convinced that the actor could not do so. Katju also wrote that despite being 'highly intelligent people', Tamilians were 'stupid in their fascination for film stars.'
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Khushboo then replied that one had to live in Tamil Nadu to understand the 'euphoria' of people with stars. She wrote that he had to be 'here' to know that Rajinikanth had not become a star by fluke.
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Katju then wrote that he had lived, studied and had friends in Tamil Nadu, even serving as the Chief Justice of Madras High Court and being aware of the politicial situation in TN.
Khushboo Sundar stressed that she was not meaning to offend, but only highlighting the charisma of a superstar.
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Rajinikanth's venture into politics
Three years after announcing that he was venturing into politics, Rajinikanth announced in a tweet that he will be contesting the State Elections due in April-May next year.
"In the forthcoming Assembly elections, with the support of the people, it is certain that honest, monetary, transparent, non-corrupt, secular and secular spiritual politics will emerge in Tamil Nadu", Rajinikanth's statement on Twitter read.
13:15 IST, December 4th 2020