Kamal Haasan political party launch: The flag of Kamal Haasan's party to be launched in Madurai at 6 pm
"Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will attend the party launch," Mr Haasan had said at a press meet in Rameshwaram. He is to to receive Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at Madurai airport ahead of his party launch later in the evening. The AAP supremo was also likely to address the meeting, according to the actor's publicist. Mr Kejriwal had called on Mr Haasan in Chennai in September 2017, when the award-winning actor had started dropping hints of taking the political plunge.
Here are the live updates of Kamal Haasan's party launch:
Five Reasons Why Kamal Haasan Chose Madurai For His Big Political Party LaunchKamal Haasan's political launch-pad is Madurai, considered the political and cultural capital of Tamil Nadu.
People seem to be a little disappointed because they did not get enough time with Kamal Haasan because of his tight schedule.
Kamal Haasan is to receive Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at Madurai airport ahead of his party launch later in the evening.
"No Politics In Visiting Kalam's House," Says Kamal HaasanActor Kamal Haasan said there was "no politics" involved in his visit to the late APJ Abdul Kalam's residence in Rameshwaram today, or his proposed one to a school, which did not fructify as the administration denied him the permission, where the former president had studied.
Kamal Haasan In APJ Abdul Kalam's Hometown For Blockbuster Political Party LaunchSuperstar Kamal Haasan's hectic Wednesday morning, as he set off from Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram to formally begin his political career, included some strategic name-dropping. Delhi chief minster Arvind Kejriwal was joining him for the launch of his new party in Madurai, he said, and Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu had phoned last night to say he is a fan and would have loved to attend but was unable to.
Kamal Haasan arrived at Ramanathapuram after which he will visit Paramakudi - his hometown.
"I am coming here after 45 years. A little has changed, but my people have not. I am all of your son. You all have seen me as a movie star so far, from now I want you to tel that I am not a cinema star. I am the lamp of all your house. Please protect me and keep me lit."
When #Ulaganayagan turned into #Nammavar at #Rameshwaram to say #NalaiNamade@ndtvpic.twitter.com/t7AhGxDTEJ
- Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) February 21, 2018
Kamal Haasan leaves to Madui from Rameshwaram after multiple stops. He will next address a gathering in his home town, Paramakudi in Ramanatham district where he spent his childhood. He went to primary school in Paramakudi.
Kamal Haasan pays tribute to Former President APJ Abdul Kalam at his memorial in Rameshwaram.
I will only take the good from different political ideologies: @ikamalhaasan in Rameswaram
- NDTV (@ndtv) February 21, 2018
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Kamal Haasan addressing a press meet:
- Mr Haasan met leaders of the fishemen association. "I want to get introduced to all you leaders. I wanted to introduce my press friends to you guys."
- "The Government has not thought of us in the last 4 years. The fishermen here are in deep trouble. The jails here are in a bad state. Thank you for listening to us, our fishemen friend," fishemen association leader says to kamal Haasan
- Consider my hug as a shawl that I would have put around you to felicitate you, says Mr Haasan
- Let the press be the joining force between these people and all of us. APJ Kalam came from this really small house, I am very happy that he is the guide. He is a true patriot. I wanted to go to his school, there was no politics in that. They can only block me from going there, they can't block me from learning what I want to learn.
- Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is coming to attend the eeting. Some others will also try to be present. Chandrababu Naidu called me last night. Everyone keeps asking me what my political inclinations are, I asked Chandrababu Naidu. He told me not to worry about that. He said the people's request will be the political inclination.
- "I don't see too many differences between films and politics. the both of them need the support of people just about equally, but the responsibility in politics is a lot bigger. Whatever money I have is the money of the public."
- "I chose February 21 to make this announcement because today is International Mother Language Day, hence I chose today."
- "I will take only the good from different political ideologies."
- "Namavar whioch means 'our man' that is what I want to be."
- "I am a great fan of Gandhi, this is the place he changed his attire."
Kamal Haasan arrives for the press conference at Rameshwaram. He is to be joined by local leaders.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal leaves from his Delhi residence to attend Kamal Haasan's party launch that will take place later in the day.
The stage that awaits @ikamalhaasan at Hyatt where he will address the media before leaving for #Kalam Memorial pic.twitter.com/idJTGFaHy9
- Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) February 21, 2018
In Madurai and all along the route from Rameswaram to the temple town, there are posters that picturise Kamal Haasan in different political roles in which his fans and supporters would like to see him.
Kamal Haasan addresses fishermen community in Ganesh Mahal, Rameshwaram
- "Different governments have made different promises and then when people ask why the promises are not met, they bring different problems in front of them"
- "I will announce my party in the evening. I want all of you guys to come and join hands."
- "I will come again and I want to talk to you guys. I will take your questions. I will find answers. I want to fix a date soon. Let's fix a date."
- "I don't want to take your questions through post or press, I want to take them personally, upfront."
Kamal Haasan's School mate to NDTV:
It is up to Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to shake hands or not. They are coming to politics to do good because we are in a problem. Like their films, their partnership could also be good.
He could be a school drop-out, but he has all the knowledge in the world.
Scene outside APJ Abdul Kalam's residence ahead of Kamal Haasan's arrival there this morning.
At #KalamHouse where @ikamalhaasan is expected shortly; #KalamBrand is well used; kalam sea shells, kalam arcade, President Shanks & sarees, President SeaShell Mart and what not !! pic.twitter.com/bx7GTCRXWR
- Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) February 21, 2018
Kamal Haasan kicked off his yatra across Madurai with a tweet. Calls it "Simple beginnings"
Greatness can come from simple beginnings. Actually it will come only from simplicity. Glad to start my journey from a great man's simple abode. #maiam
- Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 21, 2018
Fishermen are waiting at Ganesh Mahal in Rameswaram, where Kamal Haasan will meet the community and interact with them.
Stage is set for #Nammavar#KamalHaasan meeting with fisher men in #Rameswaram#maiam#NaalaiNamadhe#KamalHaasanPoliticalEntry#isupportkamal#KamalHaasanPoliticalEntrypic.twitter.com/KgVKHKZLVM
- KamalHaasan - KamalismForever (@KamalismForever) February 21, 2018
At the house of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, where he met the leader's brother, the veteran actor had breakfast. Mr Haasan started his day with visit to Kalam House.
Traditional welcome for Kamal Haasan at the venue where the veteran actor will meet fishermen and interact with them before floating a new political party.
During his visit to Kalam House at Rameswaram, the actor briefly interacted with Kalam's non-agenarian brother Mohammed Muthumeera Lebbai Maraikkayar while being flanked by other close relatives of the former President.
Kamal Haasan is now headed to meet fishermen and talk to them. He will interact with the fishermen and listen to their concerns.
Kamal Hasaan reached 10 minutes earlier at the resident of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, where he met the leader's brother. He has now left the house of Mr Kalam in Rameswaram. Huge crowd gathered outside the residence.
Kamal Haasan's visit to the school in Rameswaram, where APJ Kalam studied, has been cancelled, reports news agency ANI.
Meanwhile, cricketer R Ashwin tweeted: "A day where another superstar actor from TN launches his political party this evening. The political landscape is set for a massive change? #KamalHaasan"
Kamal Haasan meets brother of former president APJ Abdul Kalam at his house in Rameswaram. The veteran actor sought his blessings as he is set to take plunge into politics. Later in the day he will announce his political party.
Huge crowd outside former President APJ Abdul Kalam's house as Kamal Haasan reaches.
Tamil Nadu: Kamal Haasan visits APJ Abdul Kalam's house in Rameswaram. pic.twitter.com/fp10vi4atL
- ANI (@ANI) February 21, 2018
Kamal Haasan reaches the house of former President APJ Abdul Kalam. Here he will be meeting Mr Kalam's brother as he embarks on his political journey.
In Madurai and all along the route from Rameswaram to the temple town, there are posters that picturise Kamal Haasan in different political roles in which his fans and supporters would like to see him.
Kamal Haasan's supporters raised slogans "Hail Varungala Muthalvere"(future chief minister) Hail Kamal Haasan" as he arrived in his native Ramanathapuram district in southern Tamil Nadu.
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