“Democracy in Bad Shape”: Rajini Confirms His Political Entry

Rajini has been meeting fans all week, letting the suspense and anticipation build.

Rajinikanth announced he will enter politics independently, with his own political party. The superstar has been meeting fans all week and has been teasing his entry into politics since the 90s.

• Rajinikanth to contest elections independently, with his own party
  
• The superstar will contest in all 234 constituencies in the next state election
• However, a formal announcement of the party is yet to be made
• He said it was time to bring a non-prejudiced, casteless government
• He called his fans the “protectors of democracy”
• Rajini met fans throughout the week leading up to the announcement

Rajini to Announce New Party's Name before Pongal, 14 January

CNN News 18, quoting sources, reported that Rajinikanth would announce his new party’s name on or before 14 January, 2018.

Fans Ready to Be Foot Soldiers

Rajinikanth’s fans are ready to be his foot soldiers to spread his message and help win the next state election and fulfil the promises he made.

Fans of @superstarrajini are ready to be his foot soldiers and promise to win the next state elections and fulfill the promises made. @TheQuint #Rajinikanth #PoliticianRajini #Rajinikanthpoliticalentry pic.twitter.com/2qjxDDxgv3

— Smitha T K (@smitha_tarur) December 31, 2017

Not enough jubilation for you? Take a look at this.

The foot soldiers of @superstarrajini scream their agreement to #RajinikanthPoliticalEntry . @TheQuint #PoliticianRajini pic.twitter.com/MK7lKlvoEJ

— Smitha T K (@smitha_tarur) December 31, 2017

One Superstar Congratulates Another

T 2758 - My dear friend , my colleague and a humble considerate human, RAJNIKANTH, announces his decision to enter politics .. my best wishes to him for his success !!🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/dByrmlZb2c

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 31, 2017

Free and Fair Government; Work on Party Begins

By spiritual, I refer to a free and fair government. I'd  tour and meet people later. I thank @ikamalhaasan and others for their  greetings.:@superstarrajini at his Poes Garden residence. @TheQuint #Rajinikanthpoliticalentry #PoliticianRajini #MyLeaderRajinikanth

— Smitha T K (@smitha_tarur) December 31, 2017

One of the presidents of the fan groups approached me and asked if I could join the women’s wing of @superstarrajini party just 2 minutes after the announcement. He said the work is already underway and we can anticipate bigger news soon. @TheQuint #RajiniEntersPolitics pic.twitter.com/7NeIbLdhZZ

— Smitha T K (@smitha_tarur) December 31, 2017

Meeting the Superstar and Future Politician

This might be the end of the 6-day photo-op with @superstarrajini but the start of a political journey. #Rajinikanthpoliticalentry #PoliticianRajini @TheQuint #RajiniEntersPolitics #MyLeaderRajinikanth pic.twitter.com/DfSfZNjqMj

— Smitha T K (@smitha_tarur) December 31, 2017