Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Kamal Haasan NOT contesting this term – here’s why

In a surprising twist, superstar and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan revealed that he won’t be contesting for the Lok Sabha Elections 2019. The actor turned politician was in Coimbatore on Sunday (March 24) to release his party manifesto. During that, he even revealed the list of candidates. Surprisingly, his name was missing. In fact, he has decided that he will not stand for the Lok Sabha Elections 2019 or the bypolls in Tamil Nadu. This makes us wonder, why?

Well, from what it seems, he wants to work for the party and its success. With so many candidates coming from several constituencies, he felt he should be the face of these people and lead their party, than stand for the elections. Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan were expected to stand for the elections from their respective parties, but they have chosen not to. Haasan further told the press in Tamil Nadu, “I have lot of work to do. I will work towards the success of my candidates, but will not contest.” What do you guys have to say about this latest development? Do you think Kamal Haasan should have stood for the Lok Sabha Elections 2019? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section below!

Check out Makkal Needhi Maiam’s party manifesto for the Lok Sabha Elections 2019 right here:

மக்கள் நீதி மய்யம் 2019 பாராளுமன்றத் தேர்தல் பிரகடனம்.

Makkal Needhi Maiam Parliamentary Election 2019 Manifesto. #மாற்றத்தின்துவக்கவிழா#MakkalNeedhiMaiam pic.twitter.com/biaIs3SQhn

— Makkal Needhi Maiam | மக்கள் நீதி மய்யம் (@maiamofficial) March 24, 2019

Kamal Haasan, at the press meet, also mentioned how he is hopeful of Makkal Needhi Maiam’s candidates winning. He further added that the elected candidates would surely accomplish and deliver on all the promises they are making in the party manifesto, otherwise they will be removed. The promises in party manifesto include provision of free drinking water, wiping out poverty, development of the state, equal pay for women, job generation, throwing out the corrupt and much more! Well, let’s see how the Lok Sabha Elections 2019 play out. In the meantime, stay tuned to CineBlitz for more news and updates.