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The Tamil Nadu Congress is deploying prominent national leaders – Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Mallikarjun Kharge – to bolster their position in upcoming alliance negotiations. These leaders will participate in public meetings and rallies across Tamil Nadu, including a gathering of Village Committee members (estimated to draw over 250,000 attendees) and a Congress Mahila rally. TNCC president K. Selvaperunthagai announced the plans and emphasized the impact the leaders’ presence would have.

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Congress Heavyweights to Rally Support in Tamil Nadu Ahead of Alliance Talks

Chennai, December 11, 2025 (The Hindu) – In a move aimed at strengthening their hand in upcoming alliance negotiations, the Tamil Nadu Congress (TNCC) is bringing in its top leaders, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and party president Mallikarjun Kharge, for a series of public events across the state.

TNCC president K. Selvaperunthagai announced that Rahul Gandhi and Kharge will address a large gathering of Village Committee members, with an anticipated attendance exceeding 250,000. The rally is slated to take place in either Tiruchi, the Delta region, Chengalpattu, or Kancheepuram. Selvaperunthagai also mentioned his planned padayatra in January, which Rahul Gandhi is expected to join.

Adding to the momentum, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will participate in a Congress Mahila rally in Tamil Nadu sometime in January.

“These rallies are crucial for demonstrating the strength and support the Congress party enjoys in Tamil Nadu,” stated Selvaperunthagai. “The presence of our national leaders will undoubtedly energize our cadre and send a strong message ahead of alliance talks.”

Two coordination committees have been formed to oversee the arrangements for the rallies. The committee for the Village Committee members rally includes K.V. Thangkabalu, S. Thirunavukarasar, M. Krishnasamy, K.S. Alagiri, S. Peter Alphonse and MLA Ruby Manoharan. The committee for the Mahila rally comprises of MPs, S. Jothimani, Sudha Ramakrishnan, K. Rani, Hassena Syed, MLA Tharahai Cuthbert, and Rani Venkatesan.

The influx of national leadership underscores the Congress party’s commitment to Tamil Nadu and its intent to play a significant role in future political alliances.

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