Rajini has been abstaining from voting for the last 30 years saying he will cast his first vote only if he comes to politics. Mahendran did not vote even when his wife contested the election.
Tamil Nadu, First Published Feb 19, 2022, 12:22 PM IST
Urban local body elections are in full swing in Tamil Nadu. Voting began at 7 a.m. today. Heavy police security has been put in place in the polling areas. People have been waiting in long queues since morning to cast their ballots.
In this case, an ardent fan of actor Rajini, who has not voted for the last 30 years, is now voting for the first time. Mahendran hails from Rajagopalapuram in Pudukkottai district. The 48-year-old has been an ardent fan of actor Rajinikanth since childhood.
Rajini has been abstaining from voting for the last 30 years saying he will cast his first vote only if he comes to politics. Mahendran did not vote even when his wife contested the election.
Mahendran has been waiting for the last 30 years for actor Rajini to enter politics. But actor Rajinikanth’s announcement that he will not be entering politics again came as a big disappointment to Mahendran. Following this, Mahendran joined the DMK and voted for the first time in the ongoing urban local elections.
Last Updated Feb 19, 2022, 12:22 PM IST
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