Rajinikanth not to contest LS polls

Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth today ended speculations over his candidature for the upcoming Lok Sabha election.

Issuing a statement, Rajinikanth said that he would not contest the General election and his party Rajini Makkal Mandram will instead focus on the Tamilnadu Assembly polls. He also said people should vote for party that can solve water crisis in State. Rajinikanth also urged parties not to use his image or RMM flag for their campaign.