Madurai (Tamil Nadu):With the Assembly election in the state fast approaching, all political parties have begun their election campaigns. Similarly, Makkal Needhi Maiam's (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan began the first phase of his campaign in Madurai yesterday. As a part of the campaign, he conducted a discussion with women, youth and students.
In the event, the actor turned politician said, "MNM will fulfil MGR's dream of making Madurai as the second capital of Tamil Nadu."
"Time has come to eradicate corruption in the state. I will not go down to any field without proper preparation. We must set up a government that provides all basic amenities to the people. People need to take politics into their own hands," he added.