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**Summary:**

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Girish Chodankar, has instructed party leaders in Tamil Nadu to refrain from publicly discussing seat-sharing expectations with the DMK alliance and their desire to be part of the state government. This directive aims to prevent destabilization of the alliance and public criticism. The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) plans to launch its Assembly election campaign after Deepavali. Furthermore, the TNCC will highlight the issue of “Vote Chori” (vote theft), alleging that the Election Commission of India (EC) is failing to prevent voter fraud, and is in alliance with Prime Minister Modi.

**News Article:**

**Congress Party Silences Internal Dissent on Alliance, Accuses EC of “Vote Chori”**

**CHENNAI, October 13, 2025** – The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has moved to quell internal discussions regarding the party’s expectations within its alliance with the DMK in Tamil Nadu. Girish Chodankar, AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, issued a firm directive to party leaders, forbidding them from publicly airing demands for specific seat allocations or government positions.

“He has asked us not to make any criticism and also not to destabilise the alliance,” stated Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K. Selvaperunthagai following a meeting of elected representatives in Chennai. This move suggests a potential rift within the Congress party regarding its role and influence within the broader DMK-led coalition.

Adding fuel to the fire, Chodankar also launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (EC), accusing the body of failing to address the issue of “Vote Chori,” which he defined as voter fraud and multiple voting.

“The EC is neither investigating ‘Vote Chori’ nor taking any steps to stop it,” Chodankar told reporters. “Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has raised this issue on behalf of the people of India and they are convinced that the Election Commission of India in alliance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is encouraging ‘Vote Chori’.”

The TNCC plans to launch a campaign across every Assembly constituency to raise awareness about the alleged voter fraud. This accusation comes as the party prepares for upcoming Assembly elections, slated to begin after Deepavali. The TNCC’s aggressive stance could signal a shift in strategy, aiming to galvanize voters by highlighting perceived inadequacies in the electoral process. The EC has yet to respond to the allegations.

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