I will get back to my criticism of parties but this is not the time for it: Kamal Haasan
The Hindu
Kamal Haasan says it is now the moment for people from all sections to come together in the fight against fascism
Actor and founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam, Kamal Haasan, on Thursday said he would come back to his criticism of political parties but this was not the right time to move in that direction. Answering queries from journalists and board members of The Hindu, Mr. Haasan explained why he had decided to back the DMK-led INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu in the Lok Sabha polls after having projected himself as an alternative to the Dravidian parties. Excerpts:
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