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Kamal Haasan Live: The six hands in my flag stands for the six south Indian states

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 21, 2018, 21:27:06 IST

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Kamal Haasan Live: The six hands in my flag stands for the six south Indian states

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan began his political journey on Wednesday as he launched his party Makkal Needhi Maiam. Check all the latest updates on his political entry on The Times of India.

21:15 (IST) Feb 21

School system, which the govt should run, has been given to private people. But liquor shops which anyone could run is operated by the govt. Where are we headed? All facilities have been made to ensure liquor reaches us in childhood itself.

Kamal Haasan

21:14 (IST) Feb 21

Don't ask me who is my idol, I like everyone, I like Obama and Chandrababu Naidu, I like Ambedkar and Periyar too: Kamal Haasan

21:13 (IST) Feb 21

You had looked at me as a star all along, now I request you to look at me as a lamp, light me in all your homes, says Kamal Haasan

21:08 (IST) Feb 21

People ask about my ideology, here it is: good quality education must reach all, caste and religious games played on us must be stopped, corruption has to be eradicated: Kamal Haasan

21:06 (IST) Feb 21

The six hands in my flag stands for the six south Indian states, says Haasan

21:04 (IST) Feb 21

People ask me what is this 'Maiam?', and if I am left or right? That is why I kept the name 'Maiam', which means centre

Kamal Haasan

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20:56 (IST) Feb 21

I will not give Rs 6000 for a vote. Because I don't have the money. But even if I did, I won't give it to you, says Haasan.

20:55 (IST) Feb 21

Good and quality education must reach all sections of society. Games committed in the name of caste will have to be stopped. We will do it: Kamal Haasan

20:54 (IST) Feb 21

How much longer will we wait and watch the injustice happening around us? How much longer would we remain dumb and dream of a better place

Kamal Haasan

20:48 (IST) Feb 21

I thought I could start the party and begin my campaign step by step. But my friend Kejriwal has started my campaign rightaway, says Kamal Haasan.

20:43 (IST) Feb 21

If you want corruption, vote for DMK and AIADMK. But if you want schools, roads, water, and electricity vote for Kamal Haasan

Arvind Kejriwal

20:40 (IST) Feb 21

People of Delhi rejected both BJP and Congress and gave us 67 seats, the kind of response I am seeing here I am sure people of Tamil Nadu will break record of people of Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

20:36 (IST) Feb 21

I have always been a great fan of Kamal Haasan. The best quality in Kamal is his courage to speak up and fight against injustice and communal forces in the country

Arvind Kejriwal

20:11 (IST) Feb 21

You must be an example to the present day political system and I will be seeking your suggestion rather than giving you speeches

Kamal Haasan

19:53 (IST) Feb 21

The newly founded MAKKAL NEEDHI MAIAM is your party. It’s here to stay, and to make the change we all aspire for. Guide us to serve you : Kamal Hassan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> The newly founded MAKKAL NEEDHI MAIAM is your party. It’s here to stay, and to make the change we all aspire for. Guide us to serve you. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/maiam?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#maiam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/makkalneedhimaiam?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#makkalneedhimaiam</a> official website: <a href="https://t.co/cql8kgqGkk">https://t.co/cql8kgqGkk</a> fb: <a href="https://t.co/2Gz1xRg5vf">https://t.co/2Gz1xRg5vf</a> twitter: <a href="https://t.co/J9ywXrunOb">https://t.co/J9ywXrunOb</a> <a href="https://t.co/Xza62w4DcC">pic.twitter.com/Xza62w4DcC</a> — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) <a href="https://twitter.com/ikamalhaasan/status/966313567568842752?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">February 21, 2018</a></blockquote>

19:51 (IST) Feb 21

The function began with the hoisting of the party flag. The flag of his party is a set of hands holding one another by the wrist with a star in the middle.

19:50 (IST) Feb 21

At a grand function at Othakadai in Madurai on Wednesday evening, which was attended by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and others, the actor announced his party’s name.

19:36 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal Haasan launches his political party, calls it Makkal Needhi Maiam

18:03 (IST) Feb 21

Madurai wears a festive look, with enthusiastic fans dancing to the beats of 'Parai'. Several groups are performing one after another and keeping audience engaged.

17:45 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal Haasan should be a real life Nayakan: Telangana minister K T Rama Rao

IT minister K T Rama Rao on Wednesday wished Tamil actor Kamal Haasan should become a ‘Nayakan’ in real life too as was his screen portrayal in a 1987 film with the same title. Kamal Haasan was scheduled to launch his party in Madurai on Wednesday evening, but the Telangana IT minister K T Rama Rao who was invited for it did not go.

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17:00 (IST) Feb 21

Arvind Kejriwal landed in Madurai on his way to TN circuit house in the city

13:29 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal Haasan greets people in Ramanathapuram

13:28 (IST) Feb 21

The town has changed, but not my people. I want your support in this new journey and also your guidance: Kamal Haasan in Ramanathapuram

13:26 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal Haasan addressed a gathering of about 5,000 people in Ramanathapuram

12:30 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal Haasan meets supporters in Mandapam

12:18 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal Haasan addresses a group of fishermen at a village near Mandapam

12:14 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal Haasan reaches Abdul Kalam memorial in Rameswaram

12:05 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal Haasan begins his political journey by paying tributes to Kalam

Actor Kamal Haasan began his political journey from Rameswaram on Wednesday morning by visiting late President A P J Abdul Kalam’s residence and his memorial. He also interacted with fishermen.

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11:45 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal Haasan heads for APJ Kalam's memorial in Rameswaram

11:43 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal is a genetically-modified seed. Agree with DMK leader Stalin that they (actors taking political plunge) are paper flowers: Fisheries minister D Jayakumar

11:09 (IST) Feb 21

By entering politics, my responsibilities have increased. Anyone from any profession can enter politics. Everyone with intent and passion can come into politics: Kamal Haasan

10:54 (IST) Feb 21

I am a big fan of Gandhiji: Kamal Haasan

10:48 (IST) Feb 21

Will unveil party vision in Madurai: Kamal Haasan

10:47 (IST) Feb 21

Kalam is an inspirational figure for me: Kamal Haasan

10:45 (IST) Feb 21

There was no politics in my plan to visit Kalam's school: Kamal Haasan

10:45 (IST) Feb 21

Subsidised diesel is an issue for the fishermen and despite the fishing community earning foreign exchange for the nation: Kamal Hassan

10:44 (IST) Feb 21

I have not come here to ask the fishermen to join my party, but I have come to join them: Kamal Haasan

10:41 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal Haasan interacts with journalists in Rameswaram

10:36 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal Haasan's press conference delayed by over 30 minutes

10:06 (IST) Feb 21

Native Paramakudi yet to get ready to receive Kamal Haasan

Every year, sleepy Paramakudi hits headlines during the Thevar and Immanuel Jayanthi. As is the case during the rest of the year, this town in Ramanathapuram district wears a deserted look even on the eve of its son, actor Kamal Haasan’s political entry.

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10:02 (IST) Feb 21

I will come back to meet you again after fixing a fresh date. You can keep your questions ready for me then: Kamal Haasan to fishermen

10:01 (IST) Feb 21

Fishermen should respect international laws: Kamal Haasan on firing on fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy

09:59 (IST) Feb 21

Several governments had made tall promises to the fishing community. But, when questioned about fulfilling the same, they diverted attention by raising other issues: Kamal Haasan

09:41 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal Haasan interacts with fishermen community members

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TamilNadu?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#TamilNadu</a>: Kamal Haasan interacts with fishermen community in Rameswaram <a href="https://t.co/5nLDfVmvTK">pic.twitter.com/5nLDfVmvTK</a> amp; — ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/966160118860730370?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">February 21, 2018</a></blockquote>

09:40 (IST) Feb 21

Five parking spots with a capacity of 2,000 vehicles have been identified near the venue in Madurai

09:38 (IST) Feb 21

Haasan has asked the organisers that no banners or cut-outs should be erected at the venue as this may cause inconvenience to the public

09:28 (IST) Feb 21

Kamal Haasan meets fishermen in Rameswaram

09:24 (IST) Feb 21

Five spots have been identified near the venue to help the people to park their vehicles. A total of 2,000 vehicles can be parked in these places

09:20 (IST) Feb 21

The influx of vehicles from outside Rameswaram clogs the already narrow lanes and roads of the temple town

09:15 (IST) Feb 21

Flags of Kamal Haasan's party are flattering in the venue in Madurai. The flags are white in colour with a black map of Tamil Nadu and ‘Naalai Namadhe’ written on it in red

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