Rajinikanth appeals fans not to ‘pain’ him with requests of taking political plunge

New Delhi: Rajinikanth on Monday asked his fans to not pain him by requesting him to overturn his decision of not entering politics.

Taking to Twitter, Rajnikanth wrote, “Some of my fans along with expelled cadres of Rajini Makkal Mandram have protested in Chennai against my decision of not entering politics. I have taken my decision, I appeal to everyone to not indulge in such things (protest) as it pains me.”

This comes after Over 1,000 supporters gathered at Valluvar Kottam on Sunday morning although Rajini Makkal Mandram leaders warned them against holding or joining the demonstration.

Rajinikanth’s fans launched a rally in Chennai on Sunday, 10 January, demanding that the superstar join politics as earlier promised. The demonstration at Valluvar Kottam comes despite the actor giving a detailed explanation about the risks to his health if he contracted coronavirus and apologising to his supporters for withdrawing from the electoral race.

Chennai Police permitted members of the Rajinikanth fan club to stage a demonstration at Valluvar Kottam.

In December last year, Rajinikanth had announced that he would not be entering politics, citing health reasons.

Rajinikanth was earlier expected to launch a political party in January 2021.