Kamal Haasan has announced that his party will not be contesting the upcoming local body elections and the bye-elections.  He gave the reason that his party is looking at the bigger picture and would definitely enter the fray in full swing in the Parliamentary elections of 2019.

Kamal Haasan's Makkal Neethi Maiam party executives had a workshop in which they were reportedly trained by experts in organizational methods and preparations for facing elections.  Speaking to newsmen Kamal informed that the workshop served as a platform for not only learning but also for self analysis and self criticism. The legendary actor turned politician also added that American President Donald Trump's electoral advisor Avinash also participated and gave valuable inputs to the party members.