Rajini not to become CM, no party formation now
March 12, 2020 11:19
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday said even if his political party, which is yet to be formed, were to come to power in the state, he will not head the government.
At a keenly-awaited press conference in Chennai, Rajikanth unveiled his 3-point programme for a political party to "usher in a revolution across the country'.
One, he will abolish unnecessary party positions, which are essential during election time but at other times are a fount for corruption as the post-holders are offered tenders and contracts for their services. This has to stop, Rajinikanth said.
Two, 60-65 percent of the posts in his party will be for youth, educated and those with good reputation, including people from the two Dravidian majors in the state. The remaining posts will be for former judges, ex-IAS officers and the like, with a record of social service and commitment.
Three, unlike the DMK and AIADMK in which both the government and party are headed by the same people, in his party, there will be a clear difference between the two. "We will monitor the government's performance, but will not interfere in governance," he said.
Rajinikanth also made it clear that he will not be the chief minister if his party is voted to power.
When he met his fans last week to find out their thinking to his three ideas, he said he only told them of point 3, but the negative response from them left him shaken, which is why he made the statement that he was "disappointed about one thing'.
Even the political leaders he shared his vision with were not happy with his plan, which is why he decided to call the press conference so that the media can reach his ideas across the nation and create an awakening.
"The time for awakening, for revolution, is now. When I see this change, I will announce my party," he said.
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