Kamal Haasan Files Nomination Papers for Rajya Sabha Polls
In a significant development, Makkal Needhi Maiam president and renowned actor Kamal Haasan filed his nomination papers to contest the June 19 Rajya Sabha biennial polls from Tamil Nadu on behalf of the ruling DMK. The actor-turned-politician signed and presented the papers to officials at the Secretariat in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, and leaders of his party.
The nomination process was completed with Haasan’s signature and photograph being affixed on the papers, marking his formal entry into the electoral fray. The Rajya Sabha polls are being held to fill two vacancies from Tamil Nadu, with the DMK, the ruling party, having the majority to nominate two candidates.
Haasan’s decision to contest the Rajya Sabha polls has raised eyebrows in the political circle, with many speculating about his intentions behind taking this step. While some believe that he may be looking to leverage his popularity to gain a platform to raise issues related to Tamil Nadu and the country, others think that this move is a strategic ploy by the DMK to strengthen its hold on the state.
As the president of Makkal Needhi Maiam, Haasan has been actively involved in politics, contesting the 2019 Lok Sabha polls from Tiruvarur and securing a significant number of votes. Since then, he has been vocal about various issues affecting Tamil Nadu, including the state’s water crisis, the plight of farmers, and the need for greater autonomy for the state.
Haasan’s entry into the Rajya Sabha polls is seen as a significant boost to the DMK, which has been facing challenges in recent times. With Haasan’s popularity and the DMK’s majority in the Assembly, the party is likely to win both seats, giving it a stronger presence in the Upper House of Parliament.
The nomination process was completed with Haasan’s signature and photograph being affixed on the papers, marking his formal entry into the electoral fray.
The Rajya Sabha polls are being held to fill two vacancies from Tamil Nadu, with the DMK, the ruling party, having the majority to nominate two candidates.
Haasan’s decision to contest the Rajya Sabha polls has raised eyebrows in the political circle, with many speculating about his intentions behind taking this step.
The DMK, which has been facing challenges in recent times, is likely to benefit from Haasan’s entry into the electoral fray.
Haasan’s popularity and the DMK’s majority in the Assembly make it likely that the party will win both seats, giving it a stronger presence in the Upper House of Parliament.
The move is seen as a strategic ploy by the DMK to strengthen its hold on the state and leverage Haasan’s popularity to raise issues related to Tamil Nadu and the country.
Haasan has been actively involved in politics, contesting the 2019 Lok Sabha polls from Tiruvarur and securing a significant number of votes.
He has been vocal about various issues affecting Tamil Nadu, including the state’s water crisis, the plight of farmers, and the need for greater autonomy for the state.
The actor-turned-politician has been a thorn in the side of the ruling AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu, criticizing its policies and highlighting the plight of the state’s people.
Haasan’s entry into the Rajya Sabha polls is seen as a significant boost to the DMK, which has been facing challenges in recent times.
With Haasan’s popularity and the DMK’s majority in the Assembly, the party is likely to win both seats, giving it a stronger presence in the Upper House of Parliament.
The nomination process was completed with Haasan’s signature and photograph being affixed on the papers, marking his formal entry into the electoral fray.
The Rajya Sabha polls are being held to fill two vacancies from Tamil Nadu, with the DMK, the ruling party, having the majority to nominate two candidates.
Haasan’s decision to contest the Rajya Sabha polls has raised eyebrows in the political circle, with many speculating about his intentions behind taking this step.
The DMK, which has been facing challenges in recent times, is likely to benefit from Haasan’s entry into the electoral fray.
The move is seen as a strategic ploy by the DMK to strengthen its hold on the state and leverage Haasan’s popularity to raise issues related to Tamil Nadu and the country.
Haasan has been actively involved in politics, contesting the 2019 Lok Sabha polls from Tiruvarur and securing a significant number of votes.
He has been vocal about various issues affecting Tamil Nadu, including the state’s water crisis, the plight of farmers, and the need for greater autonomy for the state.
The actor-turned-politician has been a thorn in the side of the ruling AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu, criticizing its policies and highlighting the plight of the state’s people.
Source:
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/rajya-sabha-polls-kamal-haasan-files-nomination-papers/amp
