It is his wish, can't force him to change mind: Rajinikanth's brother
Bengaluru, Dec 29: Rajinikanth's elder brother on Tuesday backed the Superstar's move to withdraw his decision to launch a political party. The 77-year-old R Sathyanarayana Rao said it's his brother's wish and one can't force him to change his mind.
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When pointed to "lot of expectations" that people had on Rajinikanth's planned political debut, Rao said, "We too believed that (he would launch the party). He (Rajinikanth) has cited health reasons. So, we can't force him. It's his wish (not to launch party). Whatever decision he has taken, that's definitely right."
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He
said
he
spoke
to
Rajinikanth
on
Monday
enquiring
about
his
health.
Earlier
this
month,
Rajinikanth
paid
a
visit
to
his
brother
in
Bengaluru,
where
he
grew
up.
The
70-year-old
had
sought
the
blessings
of
his
brother,
who
wished
him
good
health
and
a
long
life.
Rao had recalled that Rajinikanth spent his childhood in the city, where he was born, and lived here till the age of 22 before shifting to Chennai.
"He has 'gurukripa' (grace of the guru)", he had said. "He is a man of his word. He definitely does what he says. He always keeps his word," Rao said.
Rajinikanth on Tuesday announced that he will not take the political plunge and start a party as announced earlier, citing his frail health. Discharged from a Hyderabad hospital on Sunday after being treated for blood pressure fluctuations, the top actor expressed fears over those accompanying him in his possible political journey facing "mental and economic" problems in the due course.