Makkal Needhi Maiam

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Quarantine sticker pasted on Kamal Haasan's office

Chennai civic authority says it was a mistake

28 Mar 2020 3:54 PM

"Why are Tamils who are subjected to a methodic genocide and Muslims facing discrimination, be excluded from the bill? If it's a genuinely benevolent bill and not a vote garnering exercise, then why won't this CAB stop to pick up stranded Tamils and troubled Muslims of Sri Lanka?" he said in a tweet. (Photo; File)

Why Lankan tamils, Muslims left out if CAB 'genuinely benevolent': Kamal Haasan

Lok Sabha passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill on Monday. It will be tabled in Rajya Sabha for its consideration on Wednesday.

11 Dec 2019 8:39 AM

Makkal Needhi Maiam president Kamal Haasan on Wednesday reiterated that he may join hands with actor Rajinikanth if need arises. (Photo: ANI)

Hands should join together for Tamil Nadu's sake: Kamal Haasan

Comment came a day after Haasan said that his friendship with Rajinikanth was old and hinted at joining hands with him for politics.

20 Nov 2019 2:06 PM

The actor-turned-politician had stirred a controversy the same day by saying that the 'first terrorist in independent India was a Hindu', referring to Nathuram Godse, the man who assassinated Gandhi. (Photo: ANI)

MNM seeks action against minister for threatening Kamal Haasan

This comes after Bhalaji on May 13, threatened to 'cut off' Haasan's tongue for his remarks on Mahatma Gandhi's killer.

21 May 2019 10:26 AM

Haasan, founder of new political outfit Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), kicked up a controversy this week with his comment that 'free India's first extremist was a Hindu', a reference to Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Not afraid, all religions have terrorists: Haasan after stones, eggs hurled at him

Meanwhile, police in Coimbatore district denied permission for the actor to undertake campaign for the Sulur bypoll on Friday.

17 May 2019 9:40 AM

Haasan had stoked a controversy on Sunday by saying 'free India's first extremist was a Hindu', referring to Nathuram Godse who killed Mahatma Gandhi. (Photo: File)

Kamal Haasan asks party cadre to maintain decorum, not to be drawn into violence

'They are extremists who are slighted by the Truth. Naalai Namadhey! (Tomorrow belongs to us),' he added.

17 May 2019 9:01 AM

Haasan's comment drew flak from the BJP leaders and Hindu outfits. (Photo: ANI)

Taken out of context: MNM on Kamal Haasan's 'first terrorist was Hindu' remark

Party said: 'This has been taken absolutely out of context and speech has been painted as anti-Hindu, with malafide intent.'

15 May 2019 1:02 PM

The decision was formally announced after Kamal Haasan met Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna in Howrah on Monday. (File Photo)

Kamal Haasan's MNM forges alliance with TMC for Andaman and Nicobar

MNM party floated by actor turned politician Kamal Haasan has forged an alliance with the TMC in Andaman and Nicobar islands.

25 Mar 2019 6:33 PM

Haasan said that name did not figure in it as there were large number of nominations in his name from almost all the constituencies. (Photo: File)

Kamal Haasan not to contest LS polls, says all candidates his faces

Haasan said instead of being in the palanquin, he preferred to shoulder it.

25 Mar 2019 8:49 AM

Haasan said he does not compare Congress and BJP as they 'both have their equal share of mistakes that they have done.' (Photo: File)

'Won't be sold, won't indulge in horse-trading,' says Kamal Haasan

Makkal Needhi Maiam released its first list of 21 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

21 Mar 2019 8:32 AM

Days ago, the DMK organ ‘Murasoli’, had alleged that he was accusing it of corruption due to 'BJP's pressure'. (Photo: BJP)

‘I’m not BJP’s B Team, I’m TN’s A Team,’ claims MNM’s Kamal Haasan

Addressing a party rally on Sunday night, Haasan said that he was being targeted as his party was growing in stature.

25 Feb 2019 12:54 PM

Kamal Haasan sais, In Azad Kashmir, they are using Jihadis' pictures in trains to portray them as heroes. That is a foolish thing to do. India too behaves with an equal amount of foolishness, it is not a correct thing to do.' (Photo: File)

Kamal Haasan gives clarification over controversial 'plebiscite' comment

Talking about Kashmir problems, Haasan said that if India and Pakistan 'behave well', the LoC will be under check.

18 Feb 2019 1:34 PM

Kamal Hassan said the promises made to farmers might look impressive but that it would amount to a paltry sum, when broken down to per diem. (Photo: File)

Union budget self-serving, legitimate version of money for votes: Kamal Haasan

Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal had presented the NDA government's interim budget last Friday.

05 Feb 2019 3:36 PM

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan said that it would be too early to say if his party would lead the alliance. (Photo: ANI)

Kamal Haasan to contest 2019 LS polls, may ally with 'like-minded' parties

Kamal Haasan said he would not collaborate with any party that 'tries to change Tamil Nadu's DNA'.

22 Dec 2018 2:21 PM

Hassan said his party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), has urged the Kerala government and its people to come forward and assist in a way they deem fit to help Tamil Nadu 'stand up on its feet again.' (Photo: File)

'Rise above politics', support cyclone affected people: Kamal Hassan to Kerala CM

Haasan wrote to CM, saying Cyclone Gaja has caused 'widespread damage and destruction to life and property' in coastal districts of TN.

27 Nov 2018 11:32 AM

Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan. (Photo: File)

We are already ready for 2019 general elections: Kamal Haasan

However, the actor's party Makkal Needhi Maiam won't contest the upcoming bypolls in Tamil Nadu.

30 Aug 2018 10:38 AM

Kamal Haasan is one of the biggest names in Indian cinema and has appeared in more than 200 films since making his debut aged six over half a century ago. (Photo: AFP)

Defending freedom of speech, protecting diversity Kamal Haasan's priorities

Haasan's MNM will fight polls for first time in 2019 Lok Sabha polls when PM Modi will seek a second term.

10 Aug 2018 11:57 AM

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan alleged that the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu was deteriorating. (Photo: PTI/File)

Kamal Haasan slams Rajinikanth's 'silence' on Cauvery issue among others

Rajinikanth has earlier come under flak from various quarters for not actively taking part in protests over the Cauvery issue.

13 Mar 2018 11:08 AM

Prohibition impractical, will lead to more crime: Kamal Haasan

Political analysts said Kamal’s announcement is bold as it comes at a time when there is clamour for total prohibition in the state.

02 Mar 2018 3:17 AM

While Kamal Haasan launched his party Makkal Neethi Mayyam in Madurai on Wednesday, Rajinikanth had announced in December that he will enter politics. (Photo: PTI/File)

Held 'secret' meet with Rajini about political plunge: Kamal Haasan

Haasan disclosed that the duo spoke on the issue of his political entry during the shoot of ‘Bigg Boss’, anchored by him.

22 Feb 2018 9:16 PM

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