CHENNAI: At a time when major political parties in Tamil Nadu are opposed to the Central government’s proposal of ‘One India, One Election’, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Sunday came out in support of it.
Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Rajinikanth said ‘One India, One Election’ is a good idea as it would save time and money of political parties. He also said a decision on contesting in the general elections will be taken later.
Among the opposition parties, only Tamil Nadu’s AIADMK, Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party and the Telangana Rashtra Samiti showed some support for the idea.
Earlier this month, after a two-day consultation organised by the Law Commission on the subject, four parties expressed support for the idea, which nine turned it down. Rajinikanth had earlier said his party would contest in the next assembly elections.
According to Rajinikanth, the state government could bring in bigger projects. He also gave a good performance certificate to Tamil Nadu School Education Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan. He also said compared to other states in the country, the education system in Tamil Nadu is far better.
