Kamal Haasan's party to go solo in LS polls

CHENNAI: Advocating equidistance from both, the ruling AIADMK and the principal opposition DMK, Kamal Haasan's party Makkal Needi Maiam (MNM- People Justice Centre) has decided fight the Lok Sabha elections alone. While the AIADMK has been dismissive of the actor-politician's political entry, the DMK has thus far avoided any criticism of him. However, neither have made any explicit overture to the actor for an electoral alliance. It has nearly been a year since the versatile actor launched his MNM at a massive rally in Madurai. Kamal Haasan said his party is ready to contest all the 29 constituencies in Tamil Nadu. “We would rather contest alone. We are very clear on it. No change in this stand,” he said to a question on whether his party would team up with the DMK. When asked if the party would contest all the 40 seats, he said, “We are working on that”.