Superstar Rajinikanth thanked his fans on Friday, 26 October, days after some members of Rajini Makkal Mandram were removed for running a “misinformation campaign”.
“Thank you for understanding the bitter facts I had explained. I am honoured to have fans like you. No force can separate us. Let whatever path we take be a fair one,” Rajinikanth said in a statement posted on Twitter.
The actor had said on Tuesday, 23 October, that he firmly believes there is no place for members who are after designations or monetary benefits. He reiterated that he wanted to create a healthy political atmosphere in Tamil Nadu.
After speculations that the disciplinary action against RMM members was taken without Rajinikanth’s knowledge, the actor-turned-politician clarified that the decision was taken after his approval.
“There is an attempt by some to run a misinformation campaign that such actions were taken without my knowledge. Every action taken so far has been done with my knowledge and approval.”Rajinikanth, as quoted by The Times of India
Earlier in the day, Opposition party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) slammed Rajinikanth for his recent statements. In its mouthpiece Murasoli, DMK said the actor was a puppet in the hands of “some persons" and was being supported by "communal" elements, reported News Nation.
"Dear leader, if your assertion that posts (designations) was not a consideration in your political entry, why did you announce that you will contest from all (234 Assembly) seats in the next polls," the DMK said in its mouthpiece.
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