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News18
20 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
'Fulfil My Duty With Honour': Kamal Haasan To Take Oath As Rajya Sabha MP Today
Last Updated: Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan will take oath as Rajya Sabha MP on Thursday. Actor-turned-politician and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan is all set to be sworn in as a Rajya Sabha MP on Thursday. 'I am going to take the oath and register my name in Delhi today. I am going to fulfil this duty with honour given to me as an Indian," he said. Notably, Kamal Haasan's party secured around 4 per cent of the vote in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and went on to contest the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, where he narrowly lost the Coimbatore South seat to BJP's Vanathi Srinivasan. Notably, MNM chose to stay away from the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and extended its support to the ruling DMK, which has now rewarded Haasan with a seat in the Upper House. The veteran actor-politician was promised the seat in Rajya Sabha after his Makkal Needhi Maiam formally joined the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in March 2024 ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The alliance swept all 39 parliamentary seats in Tamil Nadu. With Haasan officially aligning with the DMK, MNM is expected to contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as part of the DMK-led alliance. The upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, scheduled to take place next year, is already being anticipated as a star-studded four-cornered contest, with actor Vijay's TVK also set to make its political debut. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Kamal Haasan is set to take oath as Rajya Sabha MP today: ‘Will fulfil this duty with honour'
Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan is set to take oath as a Rajya Sabha MP in Delhi "I am going to take the oath and register my name in Delhi today. I am going to fulfil this duty with honour given to me as an Indian."
India Today
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kamal Haasan meets friend Rajinikanth ahead of Rajya Sabha oath taking ceremony
Actor and politician Kamal Haasan met his dear friend and colleague, Rajinikanth, at his Poes Garden house in Chennai on Wednesday. Sharing a series of photos with him, the 'Thug Life' actor said that he met his friend days before his oath-taking ceremony at Rajya Sabha. Time and again, the two prove that their friendship stands tall, even above their Wednesday, Kamal Haasan shared photos with Rajinikanth. While he shared his Member of Parliament appointment with him, the 'Jailer' actor gifted him a bouquet and congratulated him with all his heart. The two embraced each other in the Haasan's X post in Tamil is loosely translated as saying, "I shared my joy with my friend Rajinikanth before embarking on my new journey. I am happy and delighted." Here are some photos: Photo credit: X/ikamalhaasan Photo credit: X/ikamalhaasan Kamal Haasan was elected unapposed as a Rajya Sabha member with the support of the DMK-led alliance in June.A press statement from his political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), read, "We are pleased to inform you that Kamal Haasan will take the oath of office and assume his duties in Parliament on July 25."On the work front, Kamal Haasan was last seen in director Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life'. The film received a lukewarm response at the box office and mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. The actor has a couple of projects lined up at different stages of upcoming film will be an action film with stunt choreographer-turned-director duo, Anbariv (Anbu and Arivu).- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kamal Haasan to take oath as MP on July 25
Kamal Haasan CHENNAI: Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder and actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan will take oath as a member of Rajya Sabha on July 25. He was elected unopposed as a Rajya Sabha member with the support of the DMK-led alliance in June. 'We are pleased to inform you that Kamal Haasan will take the oath of office and assume his duties in Parliament on July 25,' said a release from MNM headquarters. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai MNM, which contested the 2021 assembly polls alone, drew a blank. The party, however, extended support to the DMK-led alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls but was not offered a seat. MNM was promised a Rajya Sabha seat. The DMK alliance won all 39 seats in the state.
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kamal Haasan extends birthday wishes to ‘friend' Rahul Gandhi: 'May you continue to lead with compassion'
Veteran actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan on Wednesday extended warm birthday greetings to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, lauding him as a leader who continues to inspire with 'compassion and magnanimity.' (Also read: Even as SC allows release of Kamal Haasan's Thug Life in Karnataka, distributor says it 'makes no business sense') On 19 June, Kamal took to his X (formerly Twitter) account and wrote, 'Wishing my friend @RahulGandhi a very happy birthday. May you continue on the path of unity, compassion, and courage - with the same quiet resolve and steel that have defined you.' The two leaders have appeared together in the past, including during Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra, where Kamal joined him in Delhi to express solidarity with the initiative aimed at fostering national unity. Rahul, who currently serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and marked his 55th birthday, received wishes from across the political spectrum. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Congress leader, wishing him 'a long and healthy life'. 'Birthday greetings to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life,' the prime minister posted on X. Kamal sparked controversy during the Thug Life audio launch in May 2025 by stating that 'Kannada was born out of Tamil,' drawing sharp backlash from pro-Kannada groups and the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, which banned the film's release in the state and demanded an apology. Haasan refused to retract his comment, citing respect for linguistic history and freedom of expression. The matter escalated to the Supreme Court, which upheld the film's right to release and criticised attempts to suppress speech. Thug Life marks Kamal and Mani Ratnam's reunion after 37 years, the first since their iconic collaboration for Naayakan. However, the film received unfavourable reviews and has only earned ₹96 crore in two weeks.
