Published 19:29 IST, November 13th 2019
Tamil Nadu CM adopts contrasting tone in criticism of Rajinikanth & Kamal Haasan
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister adopted a contrasting tone in his criticism of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, allegedly owing to the former's closeness to BJP.
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Tamil Nu Chief Minister slammed Kamal Haasan and questioned Rajinikanth on political grounds after his party's victory in by-polls. Tamil Nu Chief Minister Edappi Palaniswami seems more confident after victory in recent by-polls in both constituencies, pushing DMK to second place with a good margin. Hence, AIMK has also decided to contest upcoming local body polls with same alliance which was formed in parliamentary elections. Political analysts also feel that confidence level of AIMK and chief minister Edappi Palaniswami has increased drastically after win in Vikravandi and Nanguneri by-polls.
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'He doesn't kw what politics is'
Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan who started his party in May 2018 has been criticizing ruling AIMK in many issues, starting from governance to its policy decisions. Kamal, in fact, criticized AIMK government during 2015 Chennai floods, when Jayalalithaa was Chief Minister which became a controversy. Recently, Chief Minister Edappi has slammed Maiam leer Kamal Haasan which was merely like an insulting statement.
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CM said, "Why didn't he (Kamal) contest in by-polls which happened, he is a big leer right? How many votes did he get in parliamentary elections? se are all planned. He has become old, around 65 and re are opportunities in film for him and hence, everyone has got right to start a political party, but criticising ors is t acceptable, he doesn't kw what politics it at all, we are in politics since 1974, climbed step by step and reached this place."
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Rajinikanth questioned in a softer tone
Meanwhile, same Chief Minister questioned Rajinikanth in a softer tone. When reporters asked Chief Minister about Rajinikanth saying that re is a leership vacuum in Tamil Nu, EPS said "re is vacuum in Tamilnu and recent by-poll results reflect that. Is Rajinikanth leer of some political party? He is just an actor." Anyone can clearly distinguish between se two statements about two different stars by Chief Minister. Rajinikanth was seen as a person who was close to BJP but recent statement of Rajinikanth about BJP and saffron has definitely shocked BJP supporters and ir ally AIMK. Rajinikanth said, "Some people are trying to give me BJP color like how y gave it to Thiruvallur, neir I r Thiruvallur will fall for it." This statement clearly shows how he is trying to distance himself from BJP. Rajinikanth has been endorsing stand of Tamil Nu government and vice versa was happening in recent past in many issues. But things have changed after recent statement of superstar and Chief Minister is directly questioning Rajinikanth with a soft stand which has never happened before.
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18:15 IST, November 13th 2019