Top Tamil actor Rajinikanth appeared to back Narendra Modi Tuesday in the backdrop of a mega opposition coalition shaping up against the BJP-led NDA at the Centre, saying the prime minister seemed to be a "strong" man.
He also clarified on his statement made Monday about the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) being "dangerous" for its opponents, saying he made the remarks only in the context of the opposition parties.
Referring to his interaction with the media Monday, the superstar said he was asked about many political parties joining hands to defeat the BJP and whether it was such a dangerous party.
"My answer was the opposition parties think so (the BJP is dangerous). When they think so, the BJP is a dangerous party for them...," he said.
However, "people will decide" if the BJP was indeed "dangerous" or not, Rajinikanth told reporters here.
The actor was seeking to clarify his statement made Monday, when he was asked if the BJP was such a (electorally) "dangerous" party that it warranted the formation of a mega national alliance against it.
He had said, "If they (opposition parties) feel that way, then it should definitely be like that."
Asked to spell out his stand on whether the BJP was "dangerous" or not, the actor said, "I cannot say that now, people should decide that."
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