Rajinikanth Fan Club instructs his followers to skip event protesting his political exit

In a strict warning to all Rajinikanth fans, his official Fan club - Rajini Makkal Mandram on Monday, issued a diktat instructing his followers to t participate in a protest at Valluvar Thottam on January 10. protest, allegedly organised by a section of Rajini fans, was protesting against Superstar's political decision - presumably to t launch a party. His fan club has stated that any member of Rajini Makkal Mandram found participating in protest will face strict action.

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Rajinikanth's political exit

Concluding his stint with politics for w, superstar Rajinikanth on December 29, took to Twitter to anunce that he will t be starting his political party, in light of his recent health condition. Two days after being discharged from hospital - where he was treated for blood pressure fluctuation - actor said that he will 'do whatever I can for public. But I apologise, I cant start a party'. Rajinikanth was admitted to Hyderabad's Apollo Hospital after severe blood pressure fluctuation and has been advised a week's bed rest by doctors.

In his three-p letter, Superstar wrote, "I kw that I might upset a lot of my fans, party members and well-wishers with this decision but I don’t want to ruin lives of thousands and lakhs by picking up something I cant fulfill. Despite vaccine promise, it is still t right time to be out in public and put many lives in danger. I want to thank Murthy for quitting a famous national party to join my cause. He is a pillar of great support and strength.” He was scheduled to anunce his party's name on December 31 after naming Arjunamurthy as his soon-to-be-launched party's chief coordinator, while Tamilaruvi Manian was made supervisor of party's formation.

Soon after his exit, Manian too said he has given up politics for good, while Arjunamurthy said that he will stick by Thalaivar's' side despite megastar anuncing his decision to pull out. Arjunamurthy, who was former head of TN BJP's intellectual wing, took road t tread and refused to desert Rajinikanth, hailing Rajinikanth as a 'good leader and a great man' and aid him in serving public. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth's peer and Makkal Needhi Maiam chief- Kamal Haasan has said that though he was disappointed with Rajinikanth's decision, latter's health was of utmost importance. Stating that he will meet 70-year-old Rajinikanth after completing his Chennai leg of his poll campaign, 'Vishwaroopam' star said that he will inform his fans about Rajini after ir meeting. Tamil Nadu polls will be held in April-May 2021.

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