This comes weeks after a lotus was removed from under the logo. Observers say both changes are linked to Rajini’s desire to not alienate non-Hindus.
It’s been just over a month since Rajinikanth announced his political entry, and already, his symbol has undergone two very conspicuous changes. The Rajini Makkal Mandram logo – which has a hand in the centre in what is widely recognised as the ‘Baba’ symbol – used to have a snake around it. In its most recent avatar, it has been take out.
The note, unlike previous communication from the body, did not feature the snake which previously encircled the Baba hand symbol.
This change comes weeks after another symbol in the logo – a lotus – was removed.
Observers say that both changes are linked to the actor-turned-politician’s desire to not alienate non-Hindu voters.
While the lotus was believed to link Rajinikanth to the BJP – a right wing party that he has long been rumoured to support – the snake has Hindu religious/spiritual significance.
The actor has always insisted that his will be ‘spiritual’ politics; however, looks like once he’s taken the plunge, he doesn’t want his brand of spirituality to alienate non Hindus.
