Rajinikanth set to launch party in April

February 09, 2020 12:18

Rajinikanth, 69, waited 22 years to announce his entry into politics after giving a call against then Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in 1996. And more than two years after he made that announcement on December 31, 2017, top players in Rajini Makkal Mandram, an outfit launched by the actor, and his close aides confirm that the party will be launched in April.

While the name has not been announced, a top office-bearer of Rajini Makkal Mandram said the launch could be any time after April 14.

Many believe Rajinikanth leans towards the BJP politically and is influenced by Chennai-based RSS leader S Gurumurthy. Tamilaruvi Manian is believed to play the role of a political strategist and mentor for the actor in routine affairs.

A source with access to Rajinikanths inner circle asserted that the BJP will definitely help the actor run the show. The BJP may or may not join his alliance but irrespective of a deal, the BJP will definitely help Rajinikanth, as their aim is to defeat DMK in Tamil Nadu, the source said.

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