Kamal Haasan had officially launched his political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam, last night, at Madurai. During the event, he was asked if his two daughters, Shruti and Akshara would venture into politics, following his footsteps.
 

To that question, Kamal responded by saying, "Well, it is up to them to decide. If they want to join politics and do good for the people, they are very much welcome and I am not going to stand against them. It was their independent decision to venture into films, and I lent my support. Likewise, the same applies to politics. But, for now, I have these many children in front of me (addressing the crowd as his own children). I will function along with them towards a clean and a wealthy state."