The BJP in Tamil Nadu had the shock of their life on the hot and humid Sunday as matinee idol Rajinikant saluted the Supreme Court for its verdict curtailing the 15 days given by Governor Vajubhai Vala to B S Yeddiyurappa for proving his majority to one day which saved democracy in Karnataka.
“The 15 days time given by the Governor to BS Yeddiyurappa was farcical. But the Supreme Court deserves congratulations to save democracy,” said Rajinikanth.
Speaking to reporters at Chennai after presiding over a meeting of the women office bearers of the Rajini Makkal Manram, the super star of Tamil films who had made it clear that he would launch a political outfit, said that the development in Karnataka including the move by the JD(S)-Congress alliance to form a Government was the victory for democracy.
“According to the Constitution, majority should be proved in the Assembly, the Congress-JD(S) is going to do it, and I see this as a victory for democracy,” said Rajinikanth when asked about the developments in neighbouring Karnataka. The super star complimented the apex court for the verdict asking Yeddiyurapa to get the vote of confidence in the legislative Assembly within one day. Rajinikanth also said that he welcomed the Supreme Court verdict in the Cauvery Water dispute and hoped that the new Government in Karnataka to be led by JD(S) and the Congress would abide by the court order and release water t Tamil Nadu. He said the decision to pass on the control of dams in the country to an authority too was a welcome move. There was no announcement about when he would launch his political outfit. But he disclosed that he was encouraged by the keen interest shown by women in joining his proposed party and also said that they would get priority in party appointments.