Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Kamal Haasan to Rajya Sabha: DMK's Political Calculation
Actor Kamal Haasan will soon be a member of India's Rajya Sabha thanks to support from the DMK party.
His own political party, MNM, hasn't done well in elections, but the DMK sees value in his skills and the votes he can bring in.
Haasan used to criticize both major parties but has become more aligned with the DMK.
The DMK hopes Haasan can help them in the next state elections.
Kamal Haasan is set to become a Rajya Sabha member with DMK support.
His party, Makkal Neethi Maiam (MNM), has had a poor electoral performance.
Haasan lost in the Coimbatore (South) constituency in the 2021 assembly polls.
DMK sees the Rajya Sabha seat as a small price for Haasan's skills.
Haasan's presence is expected to aid DMK in upcoming assembly elections.
- Who
- Kamal Haasan and the DMK.
- What
- Kamal Haasan is becoming a Rajya Sabha member.
- When
- Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu are due next year.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- DMK believes his skills and appeal will help them in upcoming elections.
DMK's Perspective
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Value of Haasan
DMK's Perspective
Haasan is valuable, and a Rajya Sabha seat is a small cost for the skills he brings to the table.
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- Political Party
- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
- Actor
- Kamal Haasan
- Party Founded
- Makkal Neethi Maiam (MNM)
- 2019 Lok Sabha Polls
- MNM got 3.7% of the vote
- 2021 Assembly Polls
- MNM got 2.6% of the vote
- Seat Allotment
- Rajya Sabha