Victory for democracy: Rajinikanth hails SC's intervention in Karnataka politics

Chennai: Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Sunday said that the developments in Karnataka politics, where BJP’s B S Yeddyurappa resigned from the chief ministerial position without facing a trust vote, was a victory for democracy.

“What happened in Karnataka yesterday (Saturday) was a win for democracy. BJP asking for some more time and Governor giving 15 days time was a mockery of democracy,” the superstar said.

Rajinikanth also added, “I would like to thank Supreme Court for its order, which upheld the democracy.”

The actor was talking to reporters after a meeting with the women's wing of his Rajini Makkal Mandram.

However, Rajinikanth refused to comment on whether his party would strike an alliance with Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam.

“The decision for contesting elections in 2019 will be taken at the time when the elections are announced, The party is not yet launched, but we are ready for anything. Also, it is too early to talk about any kind of alliance,” he said.