9 years ago
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu:
Superstar Kamal Haasan has announced the name of his new political party at a massive function in Tamil Nadu's political capital Madurai, where he is sharing stage with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is chief guest for the evening. "My party's name is Makkal Neethi Meyam," said the 62-year-old Mr Haasan, to loud cheers from the crowds. Mr Haasan addressed a number of gatherings through the day as he set out on a yatra from the island. He addressed the fishermen community and said, "Different governments have made different promises and then when people ask why the promises are not met, they bring different problems in front of them." Mr Haasan also met Abdul Kalam's elder brother at his residence. In his address at Ramanathapuram, Mr Haasan said, "I am not a cinema star anymore. I am the lamp of all your house. Please protect me and keep me lit." He visited his hometown - Paramakudi, but did not address the meeting as scheduled. While announcing his political tour last month, the actor had said he too shared the vision of Mr Kalam who dreamt of a "good Tamil Nadu". By launching his tour from the residence of Mr Kalam, he would be moving forward towards that goal, he had said.
Mr Kejriwal had called on Mr Haasan in Chennai in September 2017, when the award-winning actor had started dropping hints of taking the political plunge.
Mr Kejriwal had called on Mr Haasan in Chennai in September 2017, when the award-winning actor had started dropping hints of taking the political plunge.
Here are the Highlights of Kamal Haasan's party launch:
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Won't be giving freebies but improve living standards of people: Kamal Haasan
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This party does not end with me. I want to create a party that will last generations: Kamal Haasan
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I will not give Rs 6,000 for a vote. Because I don't have the money. But even if I did, I won't give it to you, says Haasan
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My political ideology is the same as all the good CMs: Kamal Haasan
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Today is the day of speaking. Tomorrow is action
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People of Tamil Nadu are ready to throw out DMK, AIADMK and bring Kamal Haasan into power: Arvind Kejriwal
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Kamal Haasan is my real-life hero: Arvind Kejriwal
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"Here To Stay": Actor Kamal Haasan's Political Party Is "Makkal Needhi Maiam"
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This is not a one day thing. This is a long term goal: Kamal Haasan
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"The name of the party is Makkal Needhi Maiyam"
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Five Reasons Why Kamal Haasan Chose Madurai For His Big Political Party Launch
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"No Politics In Visiting Kalam's House," Says Kamal Haasan
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Kamal Haasan In APJ Abdul Kalam's Hometown For Blockbuster Political Party Launch
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