Is Subramanian Swamy scared of Rajinikanth joining politics?

Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy says Rajinikanth does not know politics.

Chennai, April 29: Like every film director dreams about casting Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in his/her film, similarly any political party would love to give a red carpet welcome to the veteran actor if he ever expresses his desire to join mainstream politics.

While the media has long been speculating about Rajinikanth joining politics, the 66-year-old actor has repeatedly denied harbouring any such 'political' ambition.

Recently, rumours were rife that the Bharatiya Janata Party might offer Rajinikanth the post of India's next President as the tenure of Pranab Mukherjee is coming to an end in July.

However, it looks like one person from the saffron party won't be 'very happy' to see Rajinikanth donning any political role. He is none other than senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy.

Swamy, known for his controversial remarks, recently told reporters in Tamil Nadu that "Rajinikanth does not know politics." Reacting on the question if Rajinikanth is joining politics soon, the Rajya Sabha member of the BJP said, "Do you still want actors in politics? Are you not tired already? Now we should only have politicians in politics."

"Why should he come to politics? His talent is in films. He doesn't know politics," he added.

In March, reports of Rajinikanth joining politics surfaced once again as he was scheduled to meet members of his fan club.

"The meeting on April 2 was long due as fans wanted photographs. There is nothing political about that and no major announcement (is expected). The fans are meeting on April 2 and I will be meeting them from April 11 to 16," Rajinikanth said.

However, just days ahead of the event, the actor announced that it had been cancelled.

In an audio message sent to fans, Rajinikanth said, "It has been 10 years since I met all of you and took photos. You have been asking me over and over again but the time was not right. But now after planning this event at Raghavendra Kalyana mandapam, fans have expressed disappointment. They do not want group photos, they want individual pictures. There is justice in their demand."

Of late, the superstar is staying away from making any comments on political issues plaguing Tamil Nadu, including the ongoing fight in the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

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