And it has begun; for some time now. But so far, Kamal Hassan’s roadshow has a smooth and successful run.
Here are the LIVE UPDATES:
17:27:25 (IST)
Kamal Haasan along with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal leaves and will arrive at the public gathering shortly. The two leaders ride in a black convoy from a hotel where Kamal Haasan is staying. Thousands of supporters gather at Madurai ahead of Kamal Haasan’s arrival.
16:08:31 (IST)
People seem to be a little disappointed because they did not get enough time with Kamal Haasan because of his tight schedule.
15:47:33 (IST)
Kamal Haasan is to receive Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at Madurai airport ahead of his party launch later in the evening.
15:47:33 (IST)
Kamal Haasan is to receive Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at Madurai airport ahead of his party launch later in the evening.
15:40:27 (IST)
Kamal Haasan drives past the meeting venue in his hometown Paramakudi, takes supporters by surprise. Comes back to say “the big event is in Madurai. Can I have your permission to let me go there without waiting anymore.”
15:18:25 (IST)
Kamal Haasan arrives at his hometown Paramakudi.
15:00:07 (IST)
“No Politics In Visiting Kalam’s House,” Says Kamal Haasan
Actor Kamal Haasan said there was “no politics” involved in his visit to the late APJ Abdul Kalam’s residence in Rameshwaram today, or his proposed one to a school, which did not fructify as the administration denied him the permission, where the former president had studied.
13:59 (IST)
Kamal Haasan In APJ Abdul Kalam’s Hometown For Blockbuster Political Party Launch
Superstar Kamal Haasan’s hectic Wednesday morning, as he set off from Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram to formally begin his political career, included some strategic name-dropping. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was joining him for the launch of his new party in Madurai, he said, and Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu had phoned last night to say he is a fan and would have loved to attend but was unable to.
13:43:13 (IST)
Kamal Haasan arrived at Ramanathapuram after which he will visit Paramakudi – his hometown.
13:13 (IST)
Kamal Haasan leaves to Madurai from Rameshwaram after multiple stops. He will next address a gathering in his hometown, Paramakudi in Ramanatham district where he spent his childhood. He went to primary school in Paramakudi.
12:50 (IST)
Kamal Haasan pays tribute to Former President APJ Abdul Kalam at his memorial in Rameshwaram.
12:50:04 (IST)
Kamal Haasan pays tribute to Former President APJ Abdul Kalam at his memorial in Rameshwaram.
11:00 (IST)
Kamal Haasan addressing a press meet:
Haasan met leaders of the fishermen association. “I want to get introduced to all your leaders. I wanted to introduce my press friends to you guys.”
10:35 (IST)
Kamal Haasan arrives for the press conference at Rameshwaram. He is to be joined by local leaders.
10:06:46 (IST)
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal leaves from his Delhi residence to attend Kamal Haasan’s party launch that will take place later in the day.
09:50 (IST)
In Madurai and all along the route from Rameswaram to the temple town, there are posters that picture Kamal Haasan in different political roles in which his fans and supporters would like to see him.
09:36 (IST)
Kamal Haasan addresses fishermen community in Ganesh Mahal, Rameshwaram
“Different governments have made different promises and then when people ask why the promises are not met, they bring different problems in front of them”
“I will announce my party in the evening. I want all of you guys to come and join hands.”
“I will come again and I want to talk to you guys. I will take your questions. I will find answers. I want to fix a date soon. Let’s fix a date.”
“I don’t want to take your questions through post or press, I want to take them personally, upfront.”
09:28 (IST)
Kamal Haasan’s schoolmate to national news channel:
It is up to Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to shake hands or not. They are coming to politics to do good because we are in a problem. Like their films, their partnership could also be good.
He could be a school drop-out, but he has all the knowledge in the world.
09:22 (IST)
Fans greet Kamal Haasan ahead of his arrival at the fishermen’s meeting.
09:10 (IST)
Kamal Haasan kicked off his yatra across Madurai with a tweet. Calls it “Simple beginnings”
08:43 (IST)
Fishermen are waiting at Ganesh Mahal in Rameswaram, where Kamal Haasan will meet the community and interact with them.
08:40 (IST)
At the house of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, where he met the leader’s brother, the veteran actor had breakfast. Mr. Haasan started his day with a visit to Kalam House.
08:36 (IST)
Traditional welcome for Kamal Haasan at the venue where the veteran actor will meet fishermen and interact with them before floating a new political party.
READ ALSO: LIVE UPDATES: Kamal Haasan launches political party today
08:27 (IST)
During his visit to Kalam House at Rameswaram, the actor briefly interacted with Kalam’s nonagenarian brother Mohammed Muthumeera Lebbai Maraikkayar while being flanked by other close relatives of the former President.
08:21 (IST)
Kamal Haasan is now headed to meet fishermen and talk to them. He will interact with the fishermen and listen to their concerns.
08:16 (IST)
Kamal Hasaan reached 10 minutes earlier at the resident of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, where he met the leader’s brother. He has now left the house of Mr. Kalam in Rameswaram. A huge crowd gathered outside the residence.
08:04 (IST)
Kamal Haasan’s visit to the school in Rameswaram, where APJ Kalam studied, has been canceled, reports news agency ANI.
08:02 (IST)
Meanwhile, cricketer R Ashwin tweeted: “A day where another superstar actor from TN launches his political party this evening. The political landscape is set for a massive change? #KamalHaasan”
07:59 (IST)
Kamal Haasan meets brother of former president APJ Abdul Kalam at his house in Rameswaram. The veteran actor sought his blessings as he is set to take a plunge into politics. Later in the day, he will announce his political party.
READ ALSO: Veteran actor launches political party; details unclear
07:56 (IST)
Huge crowd outside former President APJ Abdul Kalam’s house as Kamal Haasan reaches.
07:52 (IST)
Kamal Haasan reaches the house of former President APJ Abdul Kalam. Here he will be meeting Mr. Kalam’s brother as he embarks on his political journey.
07:44 (IST)
In Madurai and all along the route from Rameswaram to the temple town, there are posters that picture Kamal Haasan in different political roles in which his fans and supporters would like to see him.
06:24 (IST)
Kamal Haasan’s supporters raised slogans “Hail Varungala Muthalvere“(future chief minister) Hail Kamal Haasan” as he arrived in his native Ramanathapuram district in southern Tamil Nadu.
06:21 (IST)
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan, who is set to launch his political party today, was given a rousing welcome by his supporters when he arrived in Rameswaram on Tuesday.
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