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Congress MP Jothimani Publicly Criticizes Party Infighting in Tamil Nadu
CHENNAI, January 2, 2026 – Congress party MP from Karur, S. Jothimani, has taken to social media to voice her frustration with internal conflicts within the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), alleging obstruction in the appointment of Booth-Level Agents (BLA) and raising concerns about the party’s ability to address critical issues facing the state.
In a post published Friday, Jothimani stated that the incidents of non-cooperation by party functionaries are routinely happening in the Congress. She expressed concern that such internal strife distracts from the pressing challenges of communalism, separatism, and violent forces in Tamil Nadu, and questions whether the Congress truly understands its responsibility in this context. “The unchecked internal conflicts persisting in the Tamil Nadu Congress are causing disillusionment,” Jothimani wrote, suggesting the party is headed for “destruction for the selfish gains of a few.”
TNCC President K. Selvaperunthagai responded to the allegations with surprise, stating he was “shocked” that Jothimani chose to air her grievances publicly after speaking with him and AICC in-charge of Tamil Nadu Girish Chodankar. He emphasized his ongoing efforts to strengthen the party at the grassroots level, including forming village committees and conducting voter awareness campaigns. He said he plans to speak with Jothimani directly to understand her concerns.
The public spat highlights potential rifts within the Tamil Nadu Congress as the state prepares for upcoming elections.
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