Actor Kamal Haasan’s party, Makkal Needhi Maiam, has decided not to contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and will instead back the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai described the move as a “historic and selfless sacrifice.”

Kamal Haasan to support DMK 

Annadurai said that DMK leader M. K. Stalin welcomed Haasan’s decision, calling it a noble step taken in the larger interest of Tamil Nadu and its people. He added that DMK workers and leaders were grateful for Haasan’s support, stating that the actor-politician had placed public welfare above party interests.