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Parties barring the BJP on Saturday welcomed the cancellation of super star Rajinikanth’s Sri Lankan trip to participate in a function to inaugurate 150 houses constructed by a private firm Lyca for island Tamils.

The three leaders mentioned in the statement of Rajinikanth-MDMK general secretary Vaiko, VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan and Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi leader T. Velmurugan- welcomed the cancellation, while state BJP state president Tamilisai Soundarrajan said the actor should not have cancelled the trip as his visit could have been a consolation to the Lankan Tamils.

Vaiko said he conveyed his objection to Rajinikanth through telephone as he did not want to politicize it. The actor had earlier planned to visit the island based on wrong information, he added. Welcoming the announcement, Thirumavalavan said Tamils all over the world felt that his visit could harm their interests, while Velmurugan thanked Rajini for his decision. AIADMK spokesperson Vaigaiselvan also thanked the actor for understanding the sentiments of Tamils, cancelling the visit.

Rajinikanth had cancelled the visit citing the opposition to it from political leaders. Although, he did not agree with their views, he accepted their affectionate requests.

He explained that he wanted to visit the Tamil areas where heroes lived and sacrificed their lives for their land and race. He also wanted to meet Tamil people and request Lankan president to find a solution to the attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen, the actor had said.(Deccan Chronicle)


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  • Kadiya Sunday, 26 March 2017 08:58 AM

    These are the parties' false propaganda that this fool fell victim to and sacrificed his popularity among thousands of Sri Lankan fans both in the North and South. What an ignorant and shameless fellow! Tough guy, my foot!!

    Tissa Sunday, 26 March 2017 08:57 AM

    who those people they can invite all the house owners to India to get the keys.this saws This is not a Sri Lankans problems via DM Android App

    Thanga Sunday, 26 March 2017 09:10 AM

    The heading is mis- leading. The parties mentioned are fringe parties with less than 5% following in TN. There are only 3 parties who have MLAs in TN Assembly. ADMK, DMK and National Congress which contested the elections with DMK.

    ANTON Sunday, 26 March 2017 09:11 AM

    SOUTH INDIANS ARE USED TO WORSHIPING THEIR POPULAR ACTORS, ....MGR, JAYALALITHA ARE SOME OF THEM ....... UNTA PISSU.....

    ANTON Sunday, 26 March 2017 09:20 AM

    CAN'T THEY SEND ANUSHKA SHETTY OR SUNNY LEON... FOR THESE OPENINGS.

    Rodny Sunday, 26 March 2017 06:26 PM

    Who wants him here anyway...they may be gig figures in South India but who cares

    raj Monday, 27 March 2017 02:56 AM

    Mr.Sampanthan is not happy about this cancellation because it makes him and Mr.Sumanthiran feel guilty

    Mason Monday, 27 March 2017 12:37 PM

    This is a let down of the fans of Superstar Rajanikanth. He knows there is a huge crowd, amongst Tamils, as his following. Cowing to the pressure of the Tamil Nadu politicians affects his image, in addition to the disappointment he has caused his fans in Sri Lanka.


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