Actor Ajith Kumar, in a press statement released on Monday evening, declared that he has no intention of entering politics, and ‘reaffirmed’ to his fans that he will not associate himself with any political organisation.
The press release – arriving on the heels of BJP State President Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan’s statement that “Ajith’s fans should take the schemes of Modi to the people” – referred to “certain news updates” linking the actor and his fans to a political outfit, and called them “baseless”. “Such news during the current time period leading up to the elections would send out wrong signals that I have political aspirations,” it read, adding that the actor had disbanded all his fan clubs for this reason.
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அஜித் ரசிகர்கள் பிரதமர் மோடியின் திட்டங்களை மக்களிடம் கொண்டு சேர்க்க வேண்டும் என தமிழிசை சவுந்தர்ராஜன் வேண்டுகோள்!https://t.co/5wMBD3FLqB | #Tamilisai | #AjithFans | @DrTamilisaiBJP pic.twitter.com/PLYtl0ORQB
— News7 Tamil (@news7tamil) January 20, 2019
“I have my own likes and dislikes when it comes to politics. I have neither imposed my political views on anyone nor have I allowed anyone to impose theirs on mine. I have never liked my photographs or name to be associated with any political event,” Ajith said, adding that his participation in politics is restricted to “standing in line during elections to vote”.
The actor further said that he considers acting his only profession, and also that he doesn’t support the derogatory remarks passed about other actors and critics on social media and online platforms. “Such acts will not be forgiven by the world which keeps a close watch on us.”
A scene in Ajith’s recently-released Viswasam has the actor telling Thambi Ramaiah that he doesn’t want to enter politics.
After the press statement was released, Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan clarified that the actor had not been invited to join the BJP and that she respected Ajith’s opinions.
While the actor’s statements drew mixed reactions on social media, most celebrities, including Rajya Sabha MP and the president of the women’s wing of the DMK, Kanimozhi, praised the actor for his decision.
#AjithKumar Leave his huge Stardom aside. How one can not like Him as a human being. Such a perfect gentleman. Actor to not use his fans for political activities. Just Massive Respect sir?? #Thala for a reason ? The Benevolent Monarch ? pic.twitter.com/95r93DfiIB
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwirnavi99) January 21, 2019
Vijay/Rajini/Kamal fans need to understand that you all are being used for their personal political benefits. Undoubtedly Ajith Kumar stands tall among all who clearly declared that he has no intentions to use fans for any Political benefits! HATSOFF #AjithKumar #AjithFans
— சினம் (@sinam_anger) January 21, 2019
SO much respect for #Thala #Ajith #AjithKumar #AjithPressRelease pic.twitter.com/tm6k4RtHad
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) January 21, 2019
Massive respect #AjithKumar ??? #thala pic.twitter.com/EXlW3GWp80
— Pia Bajpiee (@PiaBajpai) January 21, 2019
A brilliant letter of clarification from #ThalaAjith making his stand clear on politics, cinema & life. Hats off sir. Fans must follow his advise 'Live & Let Live'. Political parties must stop trying to gain by stating their fans have joined them etc. Great step Ajith sir✍️??? pic.twitter.com/bZDTBhgo4C
— Dhananjayan BOFTA (@Dhananjayang) January 21, 2019
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