Ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K. Selvaperunthagai announced that the Congress would take charge of the alliance in Puducherry, while the DMK would lead in Tamil Nadu. Selvaperunthagai emphasized the historical dominance of Congress in Puducherry and DMK in Tamil Nadu during a press briefing in Chennai.
Preparations are escalating as political parties gear up for the announcement of Assembly election dates in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam. The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President disclosed plans for the Congress to contest 28 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu under the DMK-led alliance.
During a consultation meeting at the Congress headquarters in Chennai, senior party leaders, including Mukul Wasnik and Girish Chodankar, discussed election readiness and coordination between the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry units of the Congress. Wasnik expressed optimism about the alliance’s electoral prospects, citing collaborative efforts and inputs from both regions.
Responding to queries regarding Rahul Gandhi’s public response to the alliance with DMK, Selvaperunthagai assured that Gandhi’s satisfaction with the alliance was implicit, even if not overtly expressed. Girish Chodankar highlighted the party’s robust grassroots organizational structure, emphasizing the pivotal role of booth committee members in securing victory for the alliance.
The DMK and Congress have finalized seat-sharing talks for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with Congress securing 28 Assembly constituencies and one Rajya Sabha seat. Meanwhile, discussions on seat allocations in Puducherry are ongoing as both parties gear up for the impending polls.
