Both the TVK and the MNM are registered unrecognized political parties and they had requested for concession in the allotment of a common symbol to its candidates.
The 'No Shah or Sultan or Samrat' remark was an obvious reference to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s pitch for Hindi as the nation’s common language which drew sharp responses from many opposition leaders.
The actor made the remarks at the book launch of Listening, Learning and Leading chronicling Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu's two years in office in Chennai on Sunday.
Last week, in a press meet organised by Agaram Foundation( founded by Suriya), the actor brought into light, a number of issues he claimed that the draft NEP has not addressed.
Tamil Nadu Minister for Milk and Rural Development KT Rajenthra Bhalaji had earlier said that Kamal Haasan’s tongue should be “cut off” for his ‘Hindu terror’ remark.
The party, in a statement, said that Haasan was merely condemning extremism in all forms and religions.
The MNM said that Bhalaji’s comment is a violation of the constitutional oath taken by him during his swearing in as a Minister.
Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) on Monday issued a statement clarifying certain remarks that its chief Kamal Haasan reportedly made regarding plebiscite in Kashmir.
The Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief presented his proposal during an interview with Thanthi TV on Friday.
The actor-turned-politician however clarified that he was not accusing anyone in connection with the deal.
