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.
Kamal also slammed the political parties which offer money to the voters. He said, "Our only promise is honesty. If you give five thousand rupees to a person who has no food and basic things, he'll accept. We should change it. I, myself cannot eradicate the corruption, I need your (people) cooperation."
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Speaking about the state-owned liquor shops, "Today, we are seeing awful sight where IAS officers are made to sell liquor. When we come to power, liquor sales will be handed over to the private. Instead, we will provide free drinking water."
In Tamil Nadu, Liquor sales are solely done by State-run TASMAC.
