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Kamal Haasan: Casteism is TN Politics' Biggest Enemy

11/29/2025

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Kamal Haasan, founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), spoke at the Manorama Hortus event, declaring casteism the party's primary enemy.
He emphasized confronting casteism directly, noting that major Tamil Nadu parties avoid the topic.
Haasan urged increased female representation in politics and called on women to participate in voting.
He described his stance as centrist, saying he could lean when needed but would not rule out leaning to the right.

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Kamal Haasan, founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), spoke at the Manorama Hortus event, declaring casteism the party's primary enemy.
He emphasized confronting casteism directly, noting that major Tamil Nadu parties avoid the topic.
Haasan urged increased female representation in politics and called on women to participate in voting.
He described his stance as centrist, saying he could lean when needed but would not rule out leaning to the right.