Chennai sources stated that actor turned politician Rajinikanth confirmed that his party will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile in a statement, he warned the media not to use his photograph or party symbol for any propaganda. He said "His party has no support in the upcoming parliamentary election to any parties. So no one should use my photo or flags in the name of Rajini makkal mandram and Rajini Fan Club should be used to support or campaign for any party”.
The statement read "The main problem in Tamilnadu is the water, in upcoming election who set up a stable, strong regime in the center to solve water problem of Tamilnadu and implement it people should believe them and must vote them". Furthermore the 68 year old had announced his entry into politics on December 31, 2017.
Even although he is yet to officially float his party, the superstar has converted his fan clubs into the 'Rajini Makkal Mandram' a political outfit that is putting together a framework for the party. Moreover ever since his entry into politics, Rajinikanth has been meeting people all over Tamilnadu over various issues, including the kin of those who were killed during the anti-Sterlite protests that took place in Thoothukudi last year.
