'Don't politicise' says, Rajinikanth, cancels Sri Lanka visit

Rajinikanth added that he cancelled his visit after VCK chief Thirumavalavan and MDMK chief Vaiko urged him not to visit Sri Lanka.

Superstar Rajinikanth cancelled his plans to visit Sri Lanka to inaugurate a housing scheme owing to protests in Tamil Nadu. On Saturday, Rajinikanth released a press statement in which he announced his decision to cancel his trip and also requested that the matter not be politicised.

"I would like to say that I am not a politician. I am an actor. Making people happy is my job and if I do get an opportunity to go and meet Srilankan Tamils in the future, I request you to please not politicise the visit and allow me to meet and entertain them," the superstar wrote in a statement.

Rajinikanth added that he cancelled his visit after VCK chief Thirumavalavan and MDMK chief Vaiko urged him not to visit Sri Lanka. "Thirumavalavan and Vaiko requested me not to attend the event, citing many political reasons. I accept their request and have decided not to attend the event. Accepted their request because of the cordial relationship," he added.

Rajinikanth added that he wanted to attend the event as he wanted to be on the land where several had lost their lives. He also said that he wanted to meet President Maithripala Sirisena and request him for a peaceful consensus regarding the fishermen dispute, an issue that had deeply troubled him.

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