With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections set for April 23, political parties are in the final stages of candidate selection and campaign preparations. The Congress, part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, has been assigned 28 constituencies for the upcoming elections. Among these, the party has officially declared P. Viswanathan as its candidate for the Melur Assembly constituency.
After resolving internal discussions and reported disagreements among senior leaders, the Congress has confirmed P. Viswanathan as its choice for Melur. The delay in announcing the candidate was due to differing opinions among senior Congress members, including MPs Manickam Tagore and Karti Chidambaram. Ultimately, the decision was influenced by senior leader P. Chidambaram, leading to Viswanathan’s selection.
P. Viswanathan, a seasoned Congress leader and former Member of Parliament from Kancheepuram, has been actively involved in party affairs. Known for his organizational skills, Viswanathan had expressed interest in contesting from a general constituency, which has now materialized with his nomination from Melur. The Congress has strategically fielded a mix of experienced leaders and new faces in various constituencies to strengthen its position in Tamil Nadu.
The party has already announced candidates for 27 constituencies, including key seats like Ponneri, Tiruperumbudur, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Karaikudi, Sivakasi, Krishnagiri, and Ambasamudram. By finalizing Viswanathan’s candidature, the Congress has completed its list of nominees for all 28 constituencies allotted to it. As the focus shifts to campaign intensity, the DMK-led alliance is gearing up to maintain its hold on power in Tamil Nadu amidst stiff competition from the AIADMK alliance and other regional players.
