Fri Feb 21 18:53:33 UTC 2025: ## Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam Eyes State Assembly Success

**Chennai, February 22, 2025** – Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan expressed confidence in his party’s growing influence, stating that MNM’s voice will be heard in the Rajya Sabha this year and in the Tamil Nadu State Assembly next year. Speaking at the party’s 8th founding day celebrations, Haasan reflected on his political journey, expressing regret at not entering politics earlier. He emphasized that his aim is not to become Chief Minister, but to bring about systemic change, drawing inspiration from figures like Gandhi, Periyar, and Ambedkar.

Haasan also criticized the Union Government’s withholding of funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme due to Tamil Nadu’s non-compliance with the three-language formula. He vehemently opposed the imposition of Hindi, highlighting the historical struggles of Tamils to protect their language and asserting the right of individuals to choose their language of study. He framed the issue as an attack on Tamil identity and a threat to national unity.

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