Actor Nasser is one of the most respected figures in film industry and his inclusion brought the people`s trust and a huge number of supporters for Pandavar Ani which has swept the Nadigar Sangam polls held yesterday.

The pious and poignant speech of the new President of the Naidgar Sangam after winning the elections proved that he deserves all the respect and affection showered upon him. Here are the excerpts of his address:

"We are unable to define the feeling we have now. Is it happiness or tiredness? This is not an event to defeat anyone. Our motive is to bring a change. Seniors like Myself, Rajesh, Sachu amma are there to guide youngsters. Experience and wisdom of seniors and the power of youngsters will take the South Indian Artists association to a new lever very fast. We don`t want to find any fault with the previous administration. It`s a new beginning. I thank media for approaching the issue with neutrality and talking it to the people.

We will be together. We had spoken harsh words at that time. It`s the emotion of that moment and it is over. After the counting was over myself and Sarathkumar hugged each other emotionally. I thanked him. I have also sought his support. We will be together. There won`t be any split. Big things have to be done.

Though I am the leader, Vishal has been the spearhead. Many times I have had fear and hesitation. But he would encourage me to not give up. He is now the General Secretary of South Indian Artists Association. "