Thiruvananthapuram: Amidst indications of his political plunge, Tamil actor Kamal Haasan on Friday met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here and discussed the political situation in neigbouring Tamil Nadu.
He met Vijayan at the latter's official residence 'Cliff House' in Thiruvananthapuram. Hassan was treated to a feast arranged as part of the Onam festival celebrations.
On being quizzed about the Tamil Nadu politics, the actor said the governor should intervene in the present situation, according to PTI.
"I do not like to see this drama (going in Tamil Nadu). I am not anyone to call for a floor test or speak to the governor, but I am using this podium to call for it," he said.
When asked about his political affiliation, the 62-year-old actor said he had been in the film industry for 40 years, but "I can tell you one thing, my colour is definitely not saffron".
"Most of the leftist are my heroes. I want to be in the middle of things and not take sides," he said.
.@ikamalhaasan is a longtime friend of the Chief Minister and this was a friendly visit. pic.twitter.com/lMg2DDrqNR
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"Look at the statistics of Kerala, you are pushing it to the standards of western countries. Mine is not blind admiration, it is sensible - about why choosing Pinarayi Vijayan," he remarked.
Talking about the meeting on his Facebook post, Vijayan said he shared a healthy friendship with the actor.
"Whenever he visits Kerala, he used meets me. However, this is the first meeting after I assumed the office of chief minister," he said.
Talking to reporters before leaving to meet the Kerala chief minister, the Tamil actor said his visit was "a political education tour."
"Definitely, as far as I am concerned, this is an education tour to me," he said.
"Actually I was supposed to come to Kerala last year itself. But I could not make it as I met with an accident," Hassan said.
The actor had congratulated the CPI(M)-led LDF government headed by Vijayan for providing "good governance" when it completed one-year in office in May this year.
Haasan had been vocal against the Tamil Nadu government on the issue of corruption, thus incurring the wrath of several state ministers, who have accused the actor of speaking in general terms and dared him to provide evidence of his charges.
Interestingly, Kamal Haasan's remarks came amidst rumours that Rajnikanth, another superstar of Tamil industry, is planning to join the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).
His comments came a day after he urged his fans to continue questioning the government. On Thursday, the actor had also called on his fans to be ready to march towards Fort St. George in Chennai, where the Tamil Nadu Assembly is located.
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