SALEM: An

between the Makkal Needhi Maiam and the Congress is likely to be forged for the

elections, president

said on Saturday, adding that any decision was likely only after eliciting opinion of cadres. Speaking to a private TV channel in Salem on Friday, the actor-turned-politician claimed that the Congress-DMK tie-up would fall apart soon and ruled out an alliance between his outfit and the BJP.

On state tour, Kamal calls on youth to join

to redress grievances

On his meeting with the Congress president Rahul Gandhi in June, Kamal said it was not about the alliance. “I went to New Delhi to register the MNM with the Election Commission of India. Rahul had invited me to his house,” the actor said.

Welcoming actor Vijay’s recent political statements, Haasan said, “Vijay can come to politics. He can join the MNM if he wishes to. We also appreciate if he starts his own party.”

On Dravidian politics, the actor said Dravidian history was not only for South India but for the entire country.

“We have the word Dravidian in the national anthem. Anthropologically speaking, everyone in the country is a Dravidian. They got separated by different languages,” he said.

Kamal Haasan, who was touring Salem district for the second day, visited Omalur, Mettur, Gangavalli, Attur, Ayothiyapattinam, Pallapatty and Kottai Maidan on Saturday.

“In the past two days, I came to know that local bodies have been distributing drinking water only once in 15 days at many places. But all the villages have Tasmac outlets open every day,” the actor said at a gathering at Omalur. “The state government does not know which ‘water’ to distribute,” he addded The actor said the government was claiming there was no disruption in power supply in the state, but the situation was different.

“The government gives importance to construction of skyscrapers and huge buildings instead of supplying basic amenities to people.”

Haasan urged youths to choose the right path in life and to use the MNM to redress their grievances. “I am here to serve the downtrodden. I am not a regular politician who meets people during election. I am always available for the people.” the actor said. After the tour, Haasan left for Namakkal, where he will take part in an event in Paavai Educational Institutions.