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What are Rajinikanth's political views?
Did Rajinikanth support any specific politicians?
In 1995, Rajinikanth began supporting the Indian National Congress after meeting Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao.
In what ways did Rajinikanth support Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao?
Did Congress win seats because of Rajinikanth's support of Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao?
Who did Rajinikanth change his political loyalty to in 1996?
In 1996, when the Congress Party aligned with All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for the assembly election, Rajinikanth changed loyalties and supported the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - Tamil Maanila Congress alliance.
Why did Rajinikanth change his support to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) - Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) alliance?

Question: who won the assembly election?
Self-contained rewrite: Who won the assembly election that Rajinikanth changed his loyalty for?