Clarifying his stance to Makkal Needhi Maiam leader Kamal Haasan's campaign video released an Friday, Manirathinam brother of late MBBS aspirant Anitha has told in a Facebook post that he would support DMK this elections.
Clarifying his stance to Makkal Needhi Maiam leader Kamal Haasan's campaign video released an Friday, Manirathinam brother of late MBBS aspirant Anitha has told in a Facebook post that he would support DMK this elections.
A year ago, Anitha from Ariyalur, hailing from a economically backward family committed suicide after she could not get through in NEET. Her death which stirred the conscious of the State was the reason behind a unrelenting anti-NEET protests throughout the State along with condemnation on BJP for pushing NEET on States.
Kamal Haasan in a video had asked the people to know who Anitha’s parents will not vote for and then cast their votes accordingly.
Answering to Kamal's video, S. Manirathnam brother of Anitha had replied through a Facebook post. Addressing Kamal Haasan as brother, he said that he is a great fan of the actor and as Kamal had asked his family now has very clear conviction as to whom they will not vote for.
Manirathinam also mentioned that he has huge respect for Kamal for his anti-conservative stance and the courage he has exhibited in real life and also in movies. He said that his vote will be for Thol Thirumavalavan, VCK chief, who has been voicing against NEET ever since Anitha’s death. "Hence, my family’s votes are for the DMK coalition, which I see as not only a powerful party but as a powerful alternative", he added.
Thirumavalavan contests in Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency which encompasses Ariyalur where Anitha’s family lives.