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A 'warning from God' stops #Rajinikanth from launching a political party as promised

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By @iyer_sriram

@iyer_sriram #TamilNadu is bracing for the state assembly election in 2021. A big chunk of the polity i.e. the fans of #Rajinikanth have already been disappointed by the Super Star, who has, once again, decided not to launch a political party.

@iyer_sriram This wasn’t the first time the actor⁠— who has enjoyed a demigod status in the southern state for decades⁠— has pulled back on the promise of a political party.

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@iyer_sriram However, his last declaration was that a new political outfit (with a “spiritual” ideology) would be born by year end. That has come to a nought.

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@iyer_sriram Here’s a part of the text from #Rajinikanth’s latest letter addressed to the people of #TamilNadu:

"Having ignored the warnings from doctors, I had announced that I would notify my new political party in January, and headed for a film shoot in Hyderabad."

@iyer_sriram "Considering my health issues, the producer, #KalanithiMaran, has deferred the shooting for the rest of the film. Due to this, many people have lost their jobs, suffered losses worth crores, and all this has been caused by my poor health."

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@iyer_sriram "I do not want to use those who trust me as sacrificial lambs in the fear of criticism for having gone back on my promise that I wouldn’t worry about my life, and will start a political party."

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@iyer_sriram "Therefore, I share with deep sadness that I won’t be able to launch a party and enter politics. Only I know how much it hurts me to say this."

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@iyer_sriram "I seek forgiveness from all members of the #RajiniMakkalMandram and all the fans who have been disappointed/betrayed by my decision."

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"It is my earnest request to the fans, who love me and help me thrive, who care for truth, transparency, and my well-being, to accept my decision.

Long live Tamils! May Tamil Nadu prosper! Jai Hind!"

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