Amid fanfare, with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in attendance, actor Kamal Haasan yesterday launched his political party, christening it 'Makkal Needhi Maiam,' and unfurled its flag that symbolizes the strength of unity
Kamal Haasan with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during the launch of his party. Pic/PTI
Amid fanfare, with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in attendance, actor Kamal Haasan yesterday launched his political party, christening it 'Makkal Needhi Maiam,' and unfurled its flag that symbolizes the strength of unity. "I am not your leader, I am your tool.. this gathering is full of leaders," he said moments before announcing the party's name that roughly translates to "Centre for People's Justice."
For the people
"This is a party made for you, for the people,...," he said to thunderous applause. The top actor told his supporters that they have a duty, reminding them that this was not a "one day event."
"This is going to become a way of life for us, let us remember that." He asked his followers to realise that they have a big responsibility and they had to be pioneers. "I am not a leader to give advice. I am a worker to listen to your advice," Haasan said.
Besides Kejriwal, senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti, farmers' leader P R Pandian were among those on the dais for the launch.
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