Chennai, July 25 -- Making his maiden entry into the Upper House of Parliament,
veteran actor-turned neta Kamal Hassan, Founder of the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM),
took oath in Tamil as an MP in the Rajya Sabha today, along with three others from
Tamil Nadu, all from DMK.
He was elected unopposed to RS as an ally of the ruling DMK, along with five others,
including two from AIADMK, in the elections held last month to fill the vacancy caused
by the expiry of the term of six members.
Now, it's lights, camera, Parliament for the versatile actor, who was elected to the
Upper House with the support of the DMK and its allies, the Congress, VCK and
Left Parties among others.
It marks a key milestone for the actor-politician, who launched ...