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Rajinikanth not to contest 2019 LS polls

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Published : Feb 17, 2019, 3:29 PM IST

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

Rajinikanth not to contest 2019 LS polls

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Also read: ​​​​​​Commercial run: Vande Bharat Express leaves for Varanasi

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Rajinikanth not to contest Lok Sabha polls
         Chennai, Feb 17 (PTI) Ending months of speculation, Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, who floated his outfit Rajini Makkal Mandram as a precursor to launching a political party, Sunday made it clear he would neither contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls nor support any party.
          He appealed to the people of Tamil Nadu to vote for a party who they believe would be able to bring a permanent solution to the water crisis in the state.
         "I am not supporting anyone and no one should use my picture or outfit's flag for political campaign purposes," he said
         "Rajini Makkal Mandram has no support to any party in the upcoming Parliamentary elections. No one should use my photograph or the flags of the Rajini Makkal Mandram for campaigning," the actor said in a statement.
         Rajinikanth, who turned 69 in December 2018, had announced his political entry on December 31, 2017 while interacting with his fans here.
         He had then said his to-be-launched political party will contest in all the 234 assembly segments in Tamil Nadu during the next polls, due in 2021. PTI VIJ SS
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