AIADMK hints at alliance with Rajnikanth's party expected to be launched in Jan 2021

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December 3, 2020

Chennai, Dec 3: Putting an end to all speculations, actor-turned-politician Rajnikanth on Thursday announced that he would launch his political party in January 2021, months ahead of the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.

He said an official declaration regarding the same will be made on December 31.

In a brief statement released on Twitter, Rajinikanth said that his party would fight the Assembly election in 2021 and "emerge victorious".

The superstar, who announced his entry into politics in 2017, at a time when Tamil Nadu faced a vacuum after the demise of AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa and ailing of DMK chief M Karunanidhi, tweeted: "A political party will be launched in January; Announcement regarding it will be made on December 31."

Meanwhile, Dr Arjuna Moorthy is appointed as chief coordinator and Tamilaruvi Manian will be in charge of the party, as per an official statement. Manian is a top office-bearer of a political outfit affiliated with Rajinikanth's fan club.

Soon after the announcement, fans of Rajnikanth burst crackers and distributed sweets in Tiruchirappalli today.

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam (OPS) welcomed Rajnikanth's entry into politics and hinted towards a possible coalition as well.

"We welcome great actor Rajinikanth's decision to enter politics. In politics, anything can happen. If there is any chance, an alliance can be formed with his party," Panneerselvam told the media today.

Meanwhile, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader A Raja said Rajnikanth's political party will not harm his party's vote bank as the antagonism towards the ruling party will help DMK.

"DMK vote bank will not be diluted at any cost. The antagonism and antipathy towards the corrupt government of Edappadi Palaniswami will remain, which will be helpful to DMK," A Raja told the media.

Tamil Nadu is set to go to Assembly elections in 2021.

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Puttur's Healthcare Dream Cleared: State Finance Gives Nod for 300-Bed Hospital

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December 2,2025

Puttur: The long-cherished dream of a government medical college in Puttur has moved a decisive step closer to reality, with the Karnataka State Finance Department granting its official approval for the construction of a new 300-bed hospital.

Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai announced the crucial development to reporters on Monday, confirming that the official communication from the finance department was issued on November 27. This 300-bed facility is intended to be the cornerstone for the establishment of the government medical college, a project announced in the state budget.

Fast-Track Implementation

The MLA outlined an aggressive timeline for the project:

• A Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the hospital is expected to be ready within 45 days.

• The tender process for the construction will be completed within two months.

Following the completion of the tender process, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the project.

"Setting up a medical college in Puttur is a historical decision by the Congress government in Karnataka," Rai stated. The project has an estimated budget allocation of Rs 1,000 crore for the medical college.

Focus on Medical Education Department

The MLA highlighted a key strategic move: requesting the government to implement the hospital construction through the Medical Education Department instead of the Health and Family Welfare Department. This is intended to streamline the entire process of establishing the full medical college, ensuring the facilities—including labs, operation theatres, and other necessary infrastructure—adhere to the strict guidelines set by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The proposed site for the project is in Bannur.

Rai also took the opportunity to address political criticism, stating that the government has fulfilled its promise despite "apprehensions" and "mocking and criticising" from opposition parties who had failed to take similar initiatives when they were in power. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has kept his word," he added.

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