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Actor Rajinikanth was hospitalised recently due to his fluctuating blood pressure. (Express photo)
Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth Tuesday announced that he would
not be entering politics owing to his ill health and the pandemic situation. In a three-page statement on Twitter, the actor expressed regret and said it pained him to make such an announcement after having said he would contest the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in 2021.
Here’s the full text:
Heartfelt greetings to my beloved people of Tamil Nadu,
After announcing that my political party will start in January, I went to attend the shooting of ‘Annaatthe’ in Hyderabad despite the advice of doctors. The Film Unit consisted around 120 people who daily underwent Covid Tests, isolated themselves from each other, wore face masks & shields and much more. Inspite of the various precautionary measures taken, 4 people from the crew came in contact with the virus. The shooting was immediately called off by
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Actor-turned-politician
Rajinikanth Tuesday announced that he would not be entering politics owing to his ill health and the pandemic situation. In a three-page statement on Twitter, the actor expressed regret and said it pained him to make such an announcement after having said he would contest the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in 2021.
Here’s the full text:
Heartfelt greetings to my beloved people of Tamil Nadu,
After announcing that my political party will start in January, I went to attend the shooting of ‘Annaatthe’ in Hyderabad despite the advice of doctors. The Film Unit consisted around 120 people who daily underwent Covid Tests, isolated themselves from each other, wore face masks & shields and much more. Inspite of the various precautionary measures taken, 4 people from the crew came in contact with the virus. The shooting was immediately called off by the Director & everyone present there were tested, including me.
Updated Dec 29, 2020 · 07:58 pm File photo of actor Rajinikanth. | Sujit Jaiswal/AFP
Actor Rajinikanth on Tuesday announced that he will not enter electoral politics citing health reasons. His statement came two days after he was discharged from a hospital in Hyderabad where he was admitted due to severe blood pressure fluctuations.
“I see this health complication [hospitalisation] as a warning given to me by God,” the actor said in a statement. “This decision of mine will disappoint my fans and people, but please forgive me.”
Earlier this month, Rajinikanth had said that he would announce his political party on December 31 and launch it in January, ending years of uncertainty about his political plans. Tamil Nadu will have Assembly elections next year. “With great support from people, in the upcoming Assembly elections, an honest, righteous, transparent, corruption-free, casteless, secular and spiritual politics will be formed in Tamil N