Manian quits politics, Arjuna Murthy to stay by Rajinikanth’s side

Chennai

Tamilaruvi Manian was deployed to supervise the new political party, which was proposed to launch by Rajinikanth on December 31. As there was no job left with the actor, Manian, in a statement on Wednesday morning said, “I will not come back to politics till my death.”

“Many people accused me for my attempt to change the politics here,” he said adding “it really hurts me to hear that.” He claimed that both the Dravidian parties have ignored Gandhian values, which was adopted by late Congress leader and former chief minister Kamarajar.

Meanwhile, Arjuna Murthy, who met reporters said that he would be with Rajinikanth and will not leave him to join other parties. “This is the time to help and therefore, my journey will be with him only,” he added. Stating that Rajini would continue to serve the people, he said “my sincere prayer is that he should come back hale and healthy.”

Asserting that Rajinikanth’s opting out of political venture was purely based on his health condition, he ruled out any other influence in this regard. “Health issue was the only reason for him to opt out,” he added.

To a question on whether Rajinikanth will extend support to any political party as it was done in 1996 to DMK-TMC combine, he said the actor will take a decision on it if required. “If he decides, it will be final,” he said adding “if he decided, it will come out.”

Referring to the BJP’s stance to call him back to the saffron party, he said at present there was no plan and he would support only Rajinikanth.