Kamal Haasan meets EC for party registration

The Makkal Needhi Maiam founder is in the national capital to register his party.

June 20, 2018 12:40 pm | Updated 02:16 pm IST - New Delhi

 Actor and president of Makkal Needhi Maiamu Kamal Haasan speaks to reporters after meeting Election Commission officials in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Actor and president of Makkal Needhi Maiamu Kamal Haasan speaks to reporters after meeting Election Commission officials in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan on Wednesday met Deputy Election Commissioner, Chandra Bhushan Kumar to formally register his party Makkal Needhi Maiam.

Speaking to reporters after meeting the officials, Mr. Haasan said “Election Commission had sought certain queries regarding our party. We have furnished all those details today. EC has said that very soon, the recognition to the party will be given," Mr. Hasan said.

According to sources in EC there was no discussion on his party's symbol.

Mr. Hassan may also meet Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

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