Mr. Manian’s announcement came a day after actor Rajinikanth announced his decision not to launch a partyGandhiya Makkal Iyakkam founder, Tamilaruvi Manian, who took efforts to persuade actor Rajinikanth to consider a foray into politics, announced his decision to quit politics on Wednesday. But I am leaving and will not return,” said Mr Manian, who was appointed as the overseer of the party planned by Mr. Rajinikanth. While announcing his last-minute decision not to enter politics on Tuesday, Mr. Rajinikanth had gratefully acknowledged Mr. Manian for “supporting me for the last three years despite criticism and advised me to take care of my health.”But this is not the first time Mr Manian has talked about quitting politics. Mr. Manian said he started his political career as a follower of Kamaraj and led an impeccable public life. “Lofty ideas in public life degenerated, and politics became like a gutter during the rule of the two Dravidian parties,” he alleged.

Source: The Hindu December 30, 2020 06:56 UTC