Congress Leaders Discuss Tamil Nadu Poll Strategy and Alliance Options Ahead of Elections

Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, met with Tamil Nadu and Puducherry party members to discuss electoral strategy ahead of upcoming Assembly polls. While some Tamil Nadu Congress leaders advocated for power-sharing with ally DMK, the party high command has not committed to this, emphasizing discipline and unity. DMK leaders have ruled out sharing ministerial positions. Discussions also touched on alliance options, including actor Vijay's TVK. In Puducherry, Congress leaders briefed national leaders on election preparations, with seat-sharing talks pending Tamil Nadu decisions.