Megastar Chiranjeevi today (Sunday, August 17, 2008) announced his political plans and dedicated his life to public. Ending the months of suspense over his political entry, the numero uno star met the press at his party office in Jubilee Hills and shared his views about politics, unveiled his political plans and bid adieu to acting.
Clad in a normal shirt and pant, he first made a speech and explained why he is stepping into politics. Later he faced the queries from the large media gathering and answered them confidently. It was started at 2.40 pm in the noon and ended by 3.37pm.
Dedicated life to the public
“There have been news and speculations about my political entry in the media. People reacted to them very positively. Seeing the positive response from them and their requests, I have decided to take the plunge. This is most memorable day in my life, a day that changed the path of my life and destiny. For 30 years, I have been traveling in one direction, now my journey has changed to another destiny. To serve the people better and in larger way, I am decided to enter into politics. From now onwards, my life is dedicated to the people. I believe it is divine intention that I should work for the people. It is my duty to serve them; to live with them.
Abdul Kalam inspired me..
“Recently I met several men from social and public life and interacted with them. Many of them gave valuable suggestions but it is A P J Abdul Kalam, former President of India, who inspired me and initiated me to join the politics. He narrated me an incident about his interaction with some students in Chandigarh. When he asked the students to whether they would become politicians, hardly anyone of them raised hands but when asked about other professions many of them said yes. It was pathetic to see that students have cheap perception about politics and politicians. He then told me that it is wrong of deserved and right minded citizens to not to enter into public life. His speech expelled all the doubts I had about politics and he inspired me to step into this direction.”
Salute To NTR
I bow my head and salute to Late NTR for proving that even movie artistes do have social responsibility. With that inspiration and the calling from youth, women, NRI Telugus, labours, doctors and all sections of the people, made me to think act.
Idols..
Pointing to the background wallpaper in his office, Chiranjeevi said, “Dr.B.R.Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Phoole are the idols.”
From now, I won’t act..
“In the role of politician, I would not act. I live in the role and live with the people,” he said. “I got bigger satisfaction from my blood bank than my films Indra, Tagore and Shankardada becoming big hits. Money, fame and status symbol never brought me gratification. I will live for the people.”
Party announcement on 26th
Chiranjeevi said he would announce the party name and agenda only on August 26th. “On Mother Teresa’s birthday, I am conducting public meeting at Tirupati where I would announce everything about the party.”
Chirnavvula Andhra Pradesh..Santsoshala Andhra Pradesh..
I want to see the state brim with happiness. “Chirunavvula Andhra Pradesh..Santoshala Andhra Pradesh kaavali.”
Pro-poor and social justice
Chiru also announced that his party would be pro-poor and will strive for social justice.
