Anti-CAA Protest: Rajinikanth Breaks His Silence on CAA and NRC; Superstar’s Tweet Receives Mixed Reactions, #IStandWithRajinikanth and #ShameOnYouSanghiRajini Top Trends on Twitter

Superstar Rajinikanth is undoubtedly one of the most-loved actors not just in the country, but across the globe. Right now he has grabbed everyone’s attention not anything related to his filmography, but for the concern that he has expressed with regards to the violence happening in various parts of the country. The ongoing protests in the country has made several celebs voice their opinions on their social media handles, and superstar Rajinikanth has also joined the bandwagon. But his tweet on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizenship (NRC) has opened to mixed reactions from netizens. #IStandWithRajinikanth and #ShameOnYouSanghiRajini are the top trends on Twitter ever since Rajinikanth has expressed his concern. Karnataka: Two Anti-CAA Protesters Killed in Mangaluru in Alleged 'Police Firing', Curfew Imposed, Internet Suspended.

Rajinikanth in his tweet mentioned, ‘violence should not be the solution for the problems’. He also stated that the ongoing violence gives him great pain. His tweet read, “Violence and rioting should not become a way to find 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.” The actor made this statement when Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka were rocked by massive protest against CAA. Take a look at what Twitterati have stated after Rajinikanth expressed his concern. South Actor Siddharth Reveals He Is Receiving Threats By 'People Followed by Narendra Modi' (Read Tweet).

In Favour Of Thalaivar

Why Fans Agree To Rajinikanth

Right Move Thalaiva! #IStandWithRajinikanth

Say No To Violence

Fans Think The Superstar Is Targeted

#ShameOnYouSanghiRajini

Superstar Humiliated Students

Upset Twitterati

Twitterati Label Rajinikanth 'Coward'

Not A Real Hero

Rajinikanth’s tweet in the wake of such protests has divided Twitter. Not just Twitterati, but even film producer and DMK Secretary of Youth Wing Udhayanidhi Stalin has indirectly hit the superstar for his statement. Stalin’s tweet read, “I appeal to people to take part in DMK’s anti-CAA rally which will be lead by President MK Stalin. Also, please leave the wealthy and elderly citizens safely in house as they term our protests to safeguard our rights as violence.” Stay tuned for further updates!

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