Rajinikanth Says Violence Not The Route But Silent On CAA; #IStandWithRajinikanth & #ShameOnYouSanghiRajini Trends On Twitter

Rajinikanth said that violence should not become the route to find solution for any problem. His reaction received mixed responses on social media.

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New Delhi: Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth expressed concern over the violence in several parts of the country over the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019. The ‘2.0’ actor said that violence should not become a way to find solution for any problem. He further said that the ongoing violence in India gave him ‘great pain’. "Violence and rioting should not become a way to find a solution for any issue. I request the people of India to stay united and vigilant keeping in mind the nation's security and welfare. The ongoing violence gives me great pain," Rajinikanth said in a tweet on Thursday late night.

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— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) December 19, 2019

Although, the ‘Petta’ actor condemned the violence, he didn’t speak up on the CAA protests. His reaction received mixed responses on social media. While some users supported him for opposing violence, others slammed him for remaining silent on CAA. #IStandWithRajinikanth and #ShameOnYouSanghiRajini trended on Twitter on Friday (December 20) morning. Check out the tweets! "#IStandWithRajinikanth Violence is not the solution to any issue. I stand with @rajinikanth," a user tweeted.

#IStandWithRajinikanth Violence is not the solution to any issue I stand with @rajinikanth pic.twitter.com/nmhehtRJ1X

— Gurumichael ????ᵇᶤᵍᶤˡ (@Gurumichael_vfc) December 20, 2019

Here are some more tweets!

Has he started his party : NO

Has he Supported CAB : NO Has he Shit Talked about anyone: NO ... What has he done : Doesn't want violence & blood shed which will be used by political thugs. Saying this truth will hurt many A$ses#IStandWithRajinikanth pic.twitter.com/3osvH8pZJD — Sarika Raj???? (@SarikaRaj1996) December 20, 2019

Bomb exploded in the hand of a protester during #CAAProtest in Delhi.

This is the reason why we Support @rajinikanth#IStandWithRajinikanth SAY NO TO VIOLENCE pic.twitter.com/xJOO3v8c8N — Rajinikanth Fans ???? (@Rajni_FC) December 20, 2019

Guys who are all opposing rajini's statement, did he support or oppose CAB? Just like every other citizen, he express his view against violence. Some PARTY 'll target him whatever his statement. Coz They doing vote politics in this issue too. Cheap. #IStandWithRajinikanth

— Sowmiya (@Sowmiya_Vv) December 20, 2019

Several users questioned Rajinikanth for remaining silent on the CAA row. The ‘Kaala’ actor, who had earlier announced that he would contest the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, received flak on the micro-blogging site for his silence on the issue.

#ShameOnYouSanghiRajini

Anyday as a politician @rajinikanth will fail miserably in Tamil Nadu...#ShameOnYouSanghiRajini pic.twitter.com/I6l0oze5DB — Thurai (@Thurai32813563) December 20, 2019

#ShameOnYouSanghiRajini you couldn't be more spineless.. if you can't stand at the right side during dark times, what good are you gonna do to the society by entering politics? pic.twitter.com/y4TRpNjLFB

— முபாரக் (@CaptnMeliodas) December 20, 2019

#ShameOnYouSanghiRajini Tweet Translation: No Solution cannot be achieved through violence and agitation. Considering nation's security, Indians should unite, as the "Current Violence BY THE STUDENTS" is heart wrenching for me - Rajini. You think protests are done by fools? pic.twitter.com/OxwnkJcS8l

— தமிழ்ப்பொன்னி (@thamizhtweetz) December 20, 2019

Several Bollywood celebs including Farhan Akhtar, Swara Bhasker and Mahesh Bhatt joined the protestors in Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan on Thursday (December 19). The tinsel town celebs took part in the demonstration against the Citizenship Amendment Act along with several other people. Watch this space for more updates!