Kamal Haasan's Rajya Sabha Debut: Kalki Dialogue Warns Opponents, Sparks Debate

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News18•06-02-2026, 09:17
Kamal Haasan's Rajya Sabha Debut: Kalki Dialogue Warns Opponents, Sparks Debate
- •Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan made his Rajya Sabha debut, using a dialogue from his film 'Kalki 2898 AD' to deliver a powerful message.
- •He quoted the Telugu line "Jagannath ratha chakraalu vastunnaayi, vastunnaayi" (The wheels of Lord Jagannath's chariot are coming, they are coming) to signify unstoppable democratic progress.
- •Haasan clarified his statement was about the clash of ideas, not individuals, emphasizing that the 'democratic chariot can crush differences, but not people'.
- •He raised concerns over the Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' (SIR) process, alleging it could remove one crore voters from Tamil Nadu's list.
- •Haasan stressed the impermanence of power, stating "No government is immortal," and urged for a progressive democracy for the youth.
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