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Tamil Group Protests Against “Kannadiga” Rajinikanth’s Entry Into State Politics
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Pro-Tamil group Tamilar Munnetra Padai protested against Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's possible entry into state politics at his Poes Garden residence today (22 May) on the grounds that he was a “Kannadiga” – a label used to describe the natives of Karnataka. Security carted the protesters away even as they continued to shout slogans against the actor.
The protesters reportedly claimed that Tamil Nadu should be ruled only by the Tamils and, being a Kannadiga, Rajinikanth should not enter state politics. Security was already beefed up outside the actor’s residence ahead of the protest.
Earlier on Friday (19 May), while addressing the final day of Rajni-darbar, the Tamil superstar said that after living in Tamil Nadu for 43 years and receiving the fans' appreciation he had turned into a ‘true Tamilian’.
“I am 67 years old. I lived in Karnataka for 23 years and in Tamil Nadu for 43 years. I have lived and grown with you. You have been truly loving and welcoming and made me a true Tamilian. If I have to live anywhere in this world, that will be in Tamil Nadu,” he said.
With Inputs From ANI
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