Kamal Haasan : In a recent development, a senior leader of the MNM (Makkal Needhi Maiam) party revealed that they plan to formulate their election manifesto by actively considering the feedback received from the people at the grassroots level. The founder and Tamil Superstar, Kamal Haasan, is likely to contest the Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency in the upcoming 2024 general elections.
Highly placed sources within the MNM have indicated that the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) is interested in allocating the Coimbatore seat to Kamal Haasan, given his impressive performance in the 2021 Assembly polls, where he narrowly lost to BJP’s Vanathi Sreenivasan by a slender margin of 1,728 votes.
The Reach-Out Campaign ‘Makkalodu Maiam’
On a recent Sunday, Kamal Haasan inaugurated a state-level reach-out campaign of the MNM called ‘Makkalodu Maiam’ in the Coimbatore South Assembly constituency. As part of this campaign, the MNM aims to meet people from all 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, with party leaders and cadres engaging with citizens at the ward and panchayat levels to understand and address the difficulties they face.
This initiative is particularly focused on the issues that might have been overlooked by people’s representatives in their respective constituencies. The MNM’s intention is to craft its election manifesto based on the invaluable feedback collected from the people at the grassroots level.
The Role of Ward Secretaries
To effectively gather feedback, the party has employed a structured approach. Each ward secretary is provided with a list of 25 binary questions on the basic amenities in their area, which they can share with the citizens. The questions are presented in a Google Form, making it convenient for the respondents to answer and submit their inputs. The feedback gathered through this process will be carefully analyzed to gain a clearer understanding of the specific needs and concerns of each constituency.
Coimbatore Seat: A Strategic Choice
According to sources within the MNM, the party’s Coimbatore district functionaries have already appealed to Kamal Haasan to contest from the Coimbatore seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The decision to field Kamal Haasan from this constituency is seen as a strategic move by the party leadership. His commendable performance in the 2021 Assembly polls has earned him significant popularity in the region. Moreover, Kamal Haasan‘s recent gesture of gifting a car to a Tamil Nadu bus driver, Sharmila, who faced adversity in her job, has further endeared him to the people of Coimbatore.
Kamal Haasan’s Gesture and Growing Popularity
Sharmila, the bus driver, had lost her job following a controversy involving DMK leader Kanimozhi. Kamal Haasan, upon learning of her plight, invited Sharmila to his Chennai home and presented her with a new car, which she can now use to support her livelihood. This act of kindness has garnered immense appreciation from the people, and it is also perceived as an effort by Kamal Haasan to connect with the community in Coimbatore on a more personal level.
Conclusion
As the MNM gears up for the 2024 general elections, the party’s unique approach to involving citizens in the formulation of their election manifesto is both commendable and forward-thinking. By actively seeking feedback from the grassroots level, the MNM aims to address the real issues faced by the people of Tamil Nadu. Kamal Haasan‘s potential candidacy for the Coimbatore Lok Sabha seat has sparked considerable interest, and his popularity in the region continues to grow, thanks to his thoughtful actions and genuine concern for the well-being of the citizens.
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FAQs
How will the MNM formulate its election manifesto?
The MNM plans to involve citizens at the grassroots level by gathering feedback through ward secretaries using a Google Form with 25 binary questions on basic amenities.
What is the reach-out campaign ‘Makkalodu Maiam’?
Makkalodu Maiam’ is a state-level campaign initiated by the MNM to meet people across all 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu and address their difficulties.
Why is Kamal Haasan a potential candidate for the Coimbatore Lok Sabha seat?
Kamal Haasan’s impressive performance in the 2021 Assembly polls and his popularity in the region make him a strategic choice for the MNM.
What gesture did Kamal Haasan make towards the bus driver Sharmila?
Kamal Haasan gifted Sharmila, a bus driver who faced adversity in her job, a new car to support her livelihood.
How is Kamal Haasan engaging with the community in Coimbatore?
Kamal Haasan’s acts of kindness, including gifting a car to Sharmila, are seen as efforts to connect with the people of Coimbatore on a more personal level.