Veteran Congress leader T.S. Singhdeo, heading the AICC screening committee for the upcoming Assembly elections, revealed a strong response from aspirants in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The Congress received over 5,200 applications in Tamil Nadu and around 800 in Puducherry, indicating a rise in party interest.
Singhdeo highlighted the party’s renewed organizational vigor and the growing enthusiasm among candidates to contest under the Congress symbol. He outlined the candidate selection process, mentioning that recommendations from the screening committee would be forwarded to the AICC Central Election Committee after considering inputs from PCC Presidents.
The selection process is set to be consultative and multi-layered, incorporating feedback from grassroots levels to the national leadership. Singhdeo emphasized inclusivity by proposing an extension of the screening process to block and district levels for wider participation. The committee plans to engage not only ticket aspirants but also party workers and supporters backing other candidates.
Singhdeo refrained from commenting on potential alliances, specifically with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), but expressed confidence in the INDIA bloc’s victory in the upcoming elections. The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee’s organizational restructuring includes the appointment of District Congress Committee Presidents for 71 districts, aiming to bolster grassroots support and readiness for the electoral contest.
