Vijay regime deserves time to perform, says Kamal Haasan
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Tamil politician and actor Kamal Haasan has stated that it will take time to assess Joseph Vijay, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and his administration.
- Speaking to reporters, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan remarked that reviewing a new administration within just two or six days would be akin to mere astrology; instead, observers should wait six months.
- Voters were also urged by Haasan to actively monitor the government’s performance.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Tamil politician and actor Kamal Haasan has stated that it will take time to assess Joseph Vijay, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and his administration. He suggested that in order to adequately evaluate Vijay’s performance, the government should be given at least six months.
Speaking to reporters, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan remarked that reviewing a new administration within just two or six days would be akin to mere astrology; instead, observers should wait six months. He went on to say that newcomers to politics are not unusual, pointing out that ministers were also entirely new to governance at the time of India’s independence. Therefore, he argued, they should neither be undervalued nor burdened with unrealistic expectations.
Voters were also urged by Haasan to actively monitor the government’s performance. He stated that citizens should ensure the government is acting appropriately after casting their ballots, adding, “We are monitoring it as well.”