Kamal Haasan releases first list of candidates

March 20, 2019 20:49

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan released the first list of 21 candidates from his party Makkal Needhi Maiam on Wednesday, but kept up the suspense on whether he would contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Announcing the first candidates list, Haasan said observers would have to watch out for the partys final list on March 24 to see whether he would contest or not.

All speculation about me contesting will be put to rest on the 24th. Yes, I wish to contest in the elections, but my partymen need to tell me that. I need to take their advice," he said.

Sources from the party said a section of the members want him to contest in the Lok Sabha elections while another wants him to fight assembly polls. The final decision will be taken by March 23, sources added.

The MNM will also release the party manifesto on March 24. When asked for views on the manifestos released by the AIADMK and the DMK, Haasan said the promises made by both parties are really old.

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