Kamal will face the same fate as Sivaji in politics: Palaniswami
‘Actor started party as he had become old and film opportunities were on the wane’
13/11/2019, , VIGNESH VIJAYAKUMAR,SALEM
On the offensive: The CM took a dig at Kamal Haasan over his party’s performance in the Lok Sabha polls. File photo
Countering the criticisms levelled at him by actor-politician Kamal Haasan, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami has said Mr. Haasan will face the same fate as thespian Sivaji Ganesan in politics.
“They say there is a [political] vacuum [in Tamil Nadu]. Why then did they not contest the Nanguneri and Vikravandi bypolls? Mr. Kamal Haasan is a ‘tall leader’. How many votes did he get in the Parliamentary election? He has launched a political party because he has become old, and opportunities for him in films have started to decline. That is his democratic right, and there is nothing wrong in it. But it is not okay to simply criticise others,” Mr. Palaniswami said.
Speaking about his political journey at a meeting of AIADMK workers on Tuesday, Mr. Palaniswami said he joined the party in 1974, and had been working for the welfare of the people for 45 years. He said he rose through the ranks by organising protests and working for the people’s welfare and winning their support. “What welfare measures have they [actors] implemented for the people? They continue to act in films and increase their income. They are trying to paint a picture of their having huge support among the public. Everyone is aware of what happened when Sivaji Ganesan started a political party and faced elections. He [Mr. Haasan] will face a similar fate. What does he know about politics? Does he have any idea how many panchayats, Municipalities and Corporations exist and what the needs are of the people residing there?” the Chief Minister asked.
When asked whether he thought actor and aspiring politician Rajinikanth will also face a similar fate, the CM said he was “not ready to answer based on assumptions”.
Regarding the National Highways Authority of India’s decision to scrap projects worth around ₹5,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, Mr. Palaniswami said the projects were scrapped owing to delays in the acquisition and handing over of land for their implementation as a result of litigations and opposition from the public. He added that the public and the media should support the government in implementing development projects. The CM said he will discuss this issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on his next visit to New Delhi.
‘Actor started party as he had become old and film opportunities were on the wane’
13/11/2019, , VIGNESH VIJAYAKUMAR,SALEM
On the offensive: The CM took a dig at Kamal Haasan over his party’s performance in the Lok Sabha polls. File photo
Countering the criticisms levelled at him by actor-politician Kamal Haasan, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami has said Mr. Haasan will face the same fate as thespian Sivaji Ganesan in politics.
“They say there is a [political] vacuum [in Tamil Nadu]. Why then did they not contest the Nanguneri and Vikravandi bypolls? Mr. Kamal Haasan is a ‘tall leader’. How many votes did he get in the Parliamentary election? He has launched a political party because he has become old, and opportunities for him in films have started to decline. That is his democratic right, and there is nothing wrong in it. But it is not okay to simply criticise others,” Mr. Palaniswami said.
Speaking about his political journey at a meeting of AIADMK workers on Tuesday, Mr. Palaniswami said he joined the party in 1974, and had been working for the welfare of the people for 45 years. He said he rose through the ranks by organising protests and working for the people’s welfare and winning their support. “What welfare measures have they [actors] implemented for the people? They continue to act in films and increase their income. They are trying to paint a picture of their having huge support among the public. Everyone is aware of what happened when Sivaji Ganesan started a political party and faced elections. He [Mr. Haasan] will face a similar fate. What does he know about politics? Does he have any idea how many panchayats, Municipalities and Corporations exist and what the needs are of the people residing there?” the Chief Minister asked.
When asked whether he thought actor and aspiring politician Rajinikanth will also face a similar fate, the CM said he was “not ready to answer based on assumptions”.
Regarding the National Highways Authority of India’s decision to scrap projects worth around ₹5,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, Mr. Palaniswami said the projects were scrapped owing to delays in the acquisition and handing over of land for their implementation as a result of litigations and opposition from the public. He added that the public and the media should support the government in implementing development projects. The CM said he will discuss this issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on his next visit to New Delhi.
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