Kamal announces new office bearers as party gears up for 2026 Assembly elections

CHENNAI:Releasing the name of 13 new office-bearers, including four state secretaries and eight district secretaries on Friday night, actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan has announced that his party is fully gearing up for the 2026 Assembly elections.

Kamal appealed to the party cadre that this was the right time to initiate strategic planning and preparatory activities to ensure the party's strong presence in the political arena. The announcement of new office bearers was made on the eve of the party's administrative council and executive committee meeting on March 22.

Kamal stressed the need for accelerating membership drives, the appointment of office bearers, on-ground political activities, and training camps within the party. "This is a crucial moment where we must realise that these efforts should multiply manifold," he said.

He further stated that the party leadership has been closely observing the contributions of its functionaries and has decided to entrust key responsibilities to those demonstrating exceptional performance. Announcing a fresh set of appointments, he extended his best wishes to the newly designated office bearers, acknowledging their dedication and hard work.

"The positions granted are not mere honorary titles but significant responsibilities aimed at strengthening the party's structure and serving the people," the actor-turned-politician said.

Encouraging party members to work diligently at the grassroots level, he assured that those who contribute effectively will be duly recognised. He also called for complete cooperation from all party members towards the newly appointed state, regional, and district leaders.