Rajinikanth not to contest TN by-polls


Chennai: Actor-politician Rajinikanth today said that he would not be contesting in the by-elections to 21 seats in Tamilnadu.

Addressing media persons at Chennai airport, Rajinikanth said, “People should vote for the party that take genuine efforts resolve water crisis in Tamilnadu.”

A few days ago, Rajinikanth issued a statement in which he said, “I will not be contesting in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls are our target. For the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, I have not offered my support to any of the parties. Hence, I request you not to use my photo/party flag under the banner of Rajini Makkal Mandram or Rajini Rasigar Mandram (fans association) to campaign or promote any political party. Water shortage is the main issue that Tamilnadu faces. Ahead of the upcoming polls I lovingly request you to analyse, think and vote for a decisive majority at the national level, which you think could solve the water woes of Tamilnadu and introduce adequate schemes to bring a permanent solution. Long live Tamil, may Tamilnadu grow and prosper, Jai Hind,”