It is not necessary for one to be in politics to behave like a politician. Superstar Rajinikanth's behaviour proves this. He kept the state on tenterhooks anxious to know what he would announce on December 31st. But, a few days before the year came to an end, he made an announcement that satisfied, shocked, stunned or surprised people.
Thalaivar who is often caricatured as superhuman has supported various parties in the past. Puratchi Thalaivi Jayalalithaa was his neighbour at Poes Garden. It should not surprise us if they had some common qualities. They had some contrary qualities also.
A capable politician makes us believe that he is what he claims to be. Rajini claimed to be a spiritualist who wanted to purify the muddy politics of Tamil Nadu. One political party was afraid he might actually do that. Another party hoped he would indeed do that. A third party was confused what the Rajini-inclusive polity would be like.
He suffered fluctuations in blood pressure while in Hyderabad and was admitted to hospital. (Did he entice BP to dance to his tunes?) His BP was stabilised; but the "Warning from God" (who else can warn the superstar?) forced him to decide to deny politics his entry.
Without entering politics, Rajini established his credentials as a super politician.
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