Congress Warns TVK: Back Rahul Gandhi for PM or Risk Alliance Rift
What Happened
Tamil Nadu Minister and Congress leader S. Rajesh Kumar said Congress ministers could resign from the state cabinet if TVK does not support Rahul Gandhi as the Opposition alliance's prime ministerial face for 2029. The remarks come amid efforts by some TVK leaders to project Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay as a potential national leader.
Key Takeaways
The statement highlights emerging tensions within Tamil Nadu's ruling alliance over future national leadership. While Congress is firmly backing Rahul Gandhi, TVK leaders have been promoting Vijay's growing national profile following the party's strong performance in the 2026 Assembly elections.