Rajinikanth not to contest 2019 LS polls

Chennai: Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Sunday, confirmed that his party would not be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

In a statement, Rajinikanth warned the media not to use his photograph or party symbol for any kind of propaganda and urged the people to vote for those, who the latter believe could make the difference in the present context.

"My party has no support in the upcoming parliamentary elections to any parties. So, no one should use my photo or flags in the name of Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM) and Rajini Fan Club, should be used to support or campaign for any party," it said.

The statement further asserted that 'water' was the main problem in Tamil Nadu and opined that those 'who set up a stable strong regime in the centre to solve the water problem in the state and implement it' should be considered.

The 68-year-old had announced his entry into politics on December 31' 2017.

Although he is yet to officially float his party, the superstar has converted his fans clubs into the Rajini Makkal Mandram' - a political outfit that is putting together a framework for the party.

Ever since his entry into politics, Rajinikanth has been meeting people all over Tamil Nadu over various issues, including the kin of those who were killed during the anti-Sterlite protests that took place in Thoothukudi last year.