The film fraternity in Tamil Nadu, led by superstar Rajinikanth and a host of actors and directors, on Tuesday extended support to the fast by Anna Hazare and his team in New Delhi.
In a statement of support sent to the Chennai chapter of India Against Corruption (IAC), Mr. Rajinikanth said there could be no doubt that corruption was a dreaded disease that needed to be weeded out from society. Expressing happiness that the country had a very able and dedicated leader in Anna Hazare to lead the fight against corruption, the actor said he wholeheartedly supported the IAC movement in its campaign to get the Jan Lokpal Bill legislated in Parliament.
Congratulating all Indians who lent their support to this “bloodless revolution,” Mr. Rajinikanth noted that this kind of peaceful movement was possible only in India, birthplace of satyagraha. “I am very proud to be an Indian,” the actor said in conclusion.
IAC Chennai chapter's co-ordinator R. Upendran said Mr. Rajinikanth's support would go a long way in creating awareness among the public on Mr. Hazare, Jan Lokpal Bill and IAC. Of the 22 people on indefinite fast here, one person diagnosed with jaundice was admitted to hospital for treatment.
At a daylong fast organised at the South Indian Film Chamber on Tuesday, actors and directors participated in large numbers in support of Mr. Hazare. Among them were Suriya, Arjun, Rohini, Cheran, Parthiban, A.R. Murugadoss, Thangarbatchan, Manobala and R.K. Selvamani.
“We wanted to encourage the thousands of youth behind Anna fighting corruption. Only when there is mass mobilisation, there will be a solution. It is heartening to see that people are protesting in streets after decades, bringing alive the pre-Independence spirit,” said Parthiban.
A section of traders also shut shops in Sowcarpet to show solidarity with the movement.
On Wednesday, students of Veltech Engineering College, Velammal Engineering College, SRM University and many other colleges have promised to visit the fasting venue in hundreds, said Banu, co-ordinator, IAC Chennai chapter.
Keywords: Anna Hazare arrest, Tihar Jail, Anna Hazare fast, JP Park, Jan Lokpal, anti-corruption movement, India Against Corruption, civil society, Chennai
People have made some real cynical comments here... What i can't understand is why they prefer complaining rather than take up this rare opportunity to fight corruption? Can't think of a better platform to do that than what Anna Hazare has done... Don't think we would get another chance as this one... So why can't we just simply appreciate what is being done instead of finding some fault in everything...? Everything has its good and bad... Yes, there are ppl who may try to gain some from all this but why bother abt them...? Why cant we just focus on what's important here??? Noone can guarantee a 100% result but shouldnt we atleast try before we question the results...? What stops us from trying? At the least shouldn't we support the ppl who try????????
support for anna hazare. A single man against the corruption! support for him pray for him young indian's like us must join with him proud to be an indian........Jai Hind
Anna Hazare will get a new independance for our country
I'm be proved to be an Indian. I support Anna Hazare for Corruption
It is shame that front line stars did not make it to this token fast. While they are keen to exhibit their patriotism and aggression against corruption on celluloid, we wonder why they cannot find time to support this worthy cause. Yet they manage to tag behind politicians during elections to garner votes from the gullible public. It is high time that people of Tamilnadu learnt their lesson in this aspect of their mindset also.
The IAC movement spearheaded by anna hajareji with spirited support from all sections of our countrymen is gaining strength in an unprecedented manner.Even at this late hour if the govt fails to read the public mood and believes it can successfully hoodwink the masses it has to blame itself for the catastrophe waiting to unfold.The movement against corruption is raging like fire not only in india but also in various cities in the world.We have reached a decisive moment in history.The movement has to succeed and the vigil cannot be allowed to slacken.
is Mr. Rajinikanth is paying his Taxes ?
It is heartening to note that Film personalities joined the Anna Hazare Movement against IAC. The Movement has picked up support almost all organisations and the public. The Government has no other option than to accept the JAN LOKPAL BILL and pass the same with thumping majority in the parliament. Mahatma Gandhiji's principle of AHIMSA is scrupulously followed by Anna Hazare and in striving hard for implementing the JAN LOKPAL BILL by Government he deserves acclaims from every part of the world. The principles of a great democratic country should stand ever for good cause.
In support of social activist Anna Hazare's fight against corruption, why not supporting it by ex-presidents, ex-governers, ex-IAS / IPS, ex-actors/producers, ex-business man/rich people, ex-government officers etc...or why not / why can't they voice out?
Thank you to our beloved super star. it's bit late but good to have support from a star like you for a good cause. we all delighted.
If the IT dept probes the assets of Rajinikanth they would find that they are disproportionate! He is only taking advantage to gain popularity.
Rajanikanth rightly said 'bloodless revolution'. If it would have been happened in any part of world people takes law in their hand and rampage incidents reported by worldwide Media. Here the movement enters into ninth day and there is no single incident of stone pelting, road blocking and smashing shops and beating passengers in the public transport have not been reported. It shows Indans are peace loving and belive in solving the issues by non-voilence manner. It could happen if any political parties give a national call for the same movement. Because of clean image and Gandhian personality took the lead of this movement brought cut across all caste, creed, religion and geographical barrier. Now time has come to yield result Annaji should not give up his hunger strike in pretext of beliving union government without having written document or insiste them to pass the bill because session in ongoing and it is possible also. We had the history of passing many more bills without debate.
It really a appreciable steps from respected Rajnikant But where are other celebrities...........? Actually this is the time when real heroes has to come forward in Anna support like Rajnikant. All Bollywood heroes has to learn something from him...........
It is very Interesting, Film Industry which is famous for its Financial irregularities , coming forward to Protest on Corruption . Anna 's movement has now become the most hippocratic protest any civil society had ever in the history . Who is now on the Ramlila Maidan are the section of society which is the biggest beneficiaries of the 20 years of reforms. This is the section of people who practice and benefited from the corrupt system . They are on the street driven by 2 TV channels. Now every is out to get a coverage on TV . What is this protest is all about? I wonder , why even CPM is not having the spine to stand and tell it is a stupidity to think LOKPAL will be one stop solution for corruption .. Dont judge things seeing crowd. There were big crowd behind Hitler, Khomeini... It responsibility of every one not to allow a wonderful democracy fall victim to false concept.
Well done! Let them also show their willingness to avoid getting black money.Every Indian should strive hard to be honest and sincere
Its is good to see the people from limelight supporting a big cause. How many of them here pay their taxes properly?
It realy shows deep concern over Tamil Film industries.While acting in a film almost all super stars were acted agaist corruption. Now when real fights are live no super hero's are in picture.It shows the CSR of Tamil heros. Now it is a time to act as a citizen of India to through the this wide spread corruption.
It has now become a fashion that every one poses themself as the saviour of the contry,instead of they trying to practicise the honesty. It is an unwritten fact that the indian society has heen indulging in corrupt practice in one way or other rightly from the lowest stata to the top most buaracrtic level. If this is a fact then how can the society can be wiped off the corruption. Each individual must themselves should try to be honest even in the hardest situations. then only the corruption will be eradicated. We know about the film industry. Everyone feel that evading of tax is most prevalent in the film industry. But these people are also join the chorus to show their gimmics. According to me The way to erradicate the corruption by adopting sraightforwardness in every walk of life and by everybody.
The Cine actors are clowns, they can't take any decision boldly. They just dance according to the state government. From my opinion what Anna Hazare is doing is outstanding but can any one guarantee that corruption is going to be wiped out all together. I don't think so! Corruption is in the blood of every one not only the politicians but also in normal human beings as well. For example to get an admission into the university student has to pay money, even to get some certificate from govt office they have to pay as result of this all the humans are forced to accept the bribe which they have given during their life time at some stage.
Does this mean that all those who are upporting Anna is free from black money or is black money different from corruption. Some one should help the common man understand the difference between political corruption and corrupt people with black money not in politics. All the film personalities supporting Anna should come out in the open and declare that they do not have any black money and until they do that they may say anything but will have no impact. People are not naive.
The Central Govt. headed by Dr. Singh should wake-up from its deep-slumber, lest be thrown out of the throne by people's power. I wonder as to why the Govt.sluggishly hesitates and/or back-tracks on this sensitive national issue. Better not late otherwise the govt. might be overthrown by the blooming protests most probably culminating into a mass non-cooperation movement:( 'Better behave not like idiots' 'cause the times-up as Anna Hazare is going to bell the cat...
I wonder what the heck Telugu film industry actors are doing. And what happened to Chiranjevi who promised that he would fight corruption tooth and nail before he joined Congress party. And what about other big actors Venkatesh, Nagarjuna and others. Well their families are politically connected to corrupt parties that plagued AP. Atleast open your eyes now and listen to the hearts of middle class people.
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