Actor-turned-politician
Kamal Haasan on Wednesday made his plunge into politics formal, with the launch of his political party 'Makkal Needhi Maiam' (People Justice Centre), which, Haasan claims, will seek to provide governance free of corruption, stop playing games on the basis of religion and castes, and adopt a centrist approach without swaying Left or Right too much. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who endorsed Haasan's party, was present at the floating of the new party in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Haasan also declared that he would not indulge in the politics of "freebies", a practice the Dravidian parties have made famous in Tamil Nadu. "I am not your leader, I am your tool... this gathering is full of leaders," Haasan said moments before announcing the party's name.
