Mohammaed Yasin, studying in the second standard at the Chinnasemur Panchayat Union School, found the sum during the school interval at around 11:00 am on July 11 and gave it to his teacher.

Actor-turned politician Rajinikanth with Mohammaed Yasin

Chennai:

While appreciating the 7-year-old boy who found a bundle of Rs 500 notes totalling Rs 50,000, while playing in front of his school, actor-turned politician Rajinikanth announced on Sunday that he will sponsor the school fees for the boy.

Mohammaed Yasin, studying in the second standard at the Chinnasemur Panchayat Union School, found the money during the school interval at around 11:00 am on July 11 and gave it to his teacher.

The teacher took the boy with the bundle to the headmaster, who took Yasin with the cash to a local police station and handed it over to the superintendent of police Sakthi Ganesh.

Speaking to reporters here, Rajinikanth also said 'One India, One Election' is a good idea as it would save time and money of political parties.

 

He also said a decision on contesting in the general elections will be taken later. Rajinikanth had earlier said his party would contest in the next assembly elections.

 

Queried about the proposed Chennai-Salem eight lane expressway, Rajinikanth said such projects would bring in industrial investments.

 

However, he said, the government should see that only minimum farm land is acquired for the project and the land owners are compensated to the extent that they feel happy.

 

Asked about Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah's statement that there is a lot of corruption in Tamil Nadu, Rajinikanth ducked the question and said: "It is Shah's views and the media should ask him."

 

According to Rajinikanth, the state government could bring in bigger projects. He also gave a good performance certificate to Tamil Nadu School Education Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan.

 

He also said compared to other states in the country, the education system in Tamil Nadu is far better.