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TVK-Congress Alliance Strained Over PM Candidate Debate; Vijay Silent on Rahul Gandhi Backing
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News18•01-09-2026, 18:17
TVK-Congress Alliance Strained Over PM Candidate Debate; Vijay Silent on Rahul Gandhi Backing
- •Unease grows in TVK-Congress alliance after some TVK leaders floated the idea of projecting TVK chief Vijay as the prime ministerial candidate for 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
- •Congress, which projects Rahul Gandhi as its preferred PM face, is displeased with the suggestion.
- •Congress Legislature Party Leader Tharahai C stated C Joseph Vijay unequivocally endorsed Rahul Gandhi as the alliance’s PM candidate, dismissing rift speculation.
- •Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister S Rajesh Kumar threatened Congress ministers would resign if TVK failed to back Rahul Gandhi in 2029 polls.
- •Despite claims, Vijay has not publicly promised or officially stated support for Rahul Gandhi’s potential PM bid, nor declared his own national political ambitions.
Key Question Answered
Vijay has not made any personal declarations regarding his national political ambitions, nor has he indicated whether he wants to be projected as a prime ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
