CHENNAI: In what could be a hint of his impending entry into Indian politics, superstar Rajinikanth asked his fans to resume their duties, however, be ready for war. Addressing a large gathering, he said, “The system is corrupt, we all need to work together to change it.” He praised the state opposition leader MK Stalin, calling him an able administrator. “Cho would tell me that Stalin will function well if given a free hand.” He also mentioned other political leaders. “Anbumani Ramadoss has vast knowledge. He has travelled the world and has some good plans. He can be a modern thinker. Thirumavalavan is working for the dalits. Seeman is a fighter. I have been amazed by some of his talks.”
Calling himself a true-blue Tamilian, Thalaivar said, “I spent only the first 23 years of my life in Karnataka. For the last 44 years I have grown up with you. With your love and support, you made me a Tamilian. My ancestors including my father are from Tamil Nadu. If you throw me out of Tamil Nadu I will not land in any other state. I will land on the Himalayas. If I can't be with the Tamil people on this earth, I would rather be with the siddhars residing in Himalayas.”
In what seemed like a vote appeal, he sought his fans' support. “I will call you when there's a war. You come then. In the old days, all men would go when there was a war.” A BJP senior leader said they are waiting to welcome Rajini into politics, and if he wants, in the party too. There have been speculations since earlier this year, that the actor would launch his own party with the support of the BJP. Grapevine lit again last week when he, on the first day of his meeting with fans, held in eight years, said he has no political aspirations. But, “If God wills it, I will enter politics tomorrow.”
The 66 year old has remained vague about his future move. When asked by the media about any possible political plunge, Rajini said, “Please don't ask political questions.” He also separately stated, “My life is in the hands of God. I'm not sure what he has in store for me. But I will always perform the duty that he bestows on me. So, don't feel disappointed if I don't enter politics.”
