Even though M Venkaiah Naidu said that he was not aware of any possible meeting between actor Rajinikanth and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has given an open invitation to the Tamil Superstar saying, there is an appropriate place for him in the party.
Even though M Venkaiah Naidu said that he was not aware of any possible meeting between actor Rajinikanth and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has given an open invitation to the Tamil Superstar saying, there is an appropriate place for him in the party.
“He is welcome in politics and it is my request to him to think about the BJP. There is an appropriate place for him in the BJP,” the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways told CNN-News18.
Earlier last week, the actor made a statements about politics and the system being rotten, asking his fans to be prepared for a 'war'.
The statements by Rajinikanth had sparked off a series of debates about his possible political entry, reminding of the similar hysteria in 1996 when he openly defied the then Chief Minister, late J Jayalalithaa, asking people to vote against her government.
However, Gadkari said that neither he is the authority, nor the decision maker, adding, "The party president and party parliament board will make a decision.”
The Union Minister also said that one can't imagine the kind of support given to Rajinikanth in South India. "He is a good human being. And he is Marathi," Gadkari added.
On Sunday, to a question if Rajinikanth will join the BJP, Shah said the decision has to be taken by the actor himself and his party welcomed all good people to its fold.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President Su Thirunavukkarasar said that he believes Tamil 'Superstar' Rajinikanth will not join any national or regional political party but will only float his own party.
"As a friend who has known him for 35-40 years what I think is he will not join any national or regional party. He will only float a new party," the TNCC chief said.
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