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Congress Flooded with 6,000+ Ticket Applications in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

The Congress party has received an overwhelming response of over 6,000 applications from ticket aspirants for the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Veteran leader T.S. Singhdeo, heading the screening committee, stated the process will be consultative, incorporating recommendations from Pradesh committees up to the central leadership. He expressed confidence in a decisive victory for the INDIA bloc in the forthcoming polls. Concurrently, the party has strengthened its grassroots by appointing District Congress Committee Presidents for 71 districts in Tamil Nadu.

Key Points: Congress Gets 6,000+ Ticket Apps for TN, Puducherry Polls

  • Over 6,000 ticket applications received
  • Screening committee to consult grassroots
  • INDIA bloc predicted for decisive victory
  • Major organisational revamp with new DCC chiefs
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Congress receives over 6,000 ticket applications in TN & Puducherry ahead of Assembly polls

Congress receives over 6,000 applications for assembly tickets in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry, signaling strong internal mobilization ahead of elections.

"People coming together to support a particular candidate is a healthy sign for the party organisation - T.S. Singhdeo"

Chennai, Jan 20

Veteran Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister T.S. Singhdeo, who is leading the All India Congress Committee screening committee for the upcoming Assembly elections, said on Tuesday that the party has received an overwhelming response from aspirants in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, signalling heightened internal mobilisation ahead of the polls.

Addressing reporters in Chennai, Singhdeo said the Congress had received nearly 5,285 applications from ticket aspirants in Tamil Nadu and around 800 applications in Puducherry.

He described the numbers as an indication of renewed organisational energy and growing interest in contesting on the Congress symbol.

Explaining the candidate selection process, Singhdeo said the Congress' screening committee would submit its recommendations to the Central Election Committee of the AICC, after taking into account the views of the respective Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) Presidents.

He added that the process would be consultative and layered, with inputs flowing from the grassroots to the party's national leadership.

"Once the Pradesh election committee is constituted, it will place its recommendations before the screening committee. The screening committee, in turn, will report to the Central Election Committee," he said.

Emphasising inclusiveness, Singhdeo added that the Congress had suggested extending the screening process down to the block and district levels to ensure broader participation.

The veteran Congress leader said the committee would meet not only applicants seeking tickets but also party workers and supporters who wished to back other aspirants.

"People coming together to support a particular candidate is a healthy sign for the party organisation," he noted, underlining that collective endorsement would be viewed positively.

On alliance-related speculation, Singhdeo declined to comment on whether the Congress would enter into an electoral understanding with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

However, he expressed confidence that the INDIA bloc would register a decisive victory in the forthcoming Assembly elections.

Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has taken a key organisational step by announcing the long-pending appointment of District Congress Committee (DCC) Presidents for 71 districts as part of the party's 'Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan'.

Singhdeo said the AICC-appointed observers had conducted detailed district-level reviews, interacted with party functionaries and stakeholders, and submitted comprehensive reports.

These were followed by one-to-one discussions with party observers and senior Congress leaders before finalising the appointments.

He added that the organisational revamp would strengthen the Congress at the grassroots and prepare it for the electoral battle ahead.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the detailed process they're outlining. A consultative approach from block level upwards sounds good in theory, but will it actually prevent the usual high-command culture and lobbying? The proof will be in the final ticket list.
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Priyanka N
Appointing DCC presidents for 71 districts is a much-needed step. Congress's ground organization in TN has been weak for years. 'Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan' – if done sincerely and not just as a poll-time exercise – can really help rebuild the party from below.
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Rahul R
So many applicants, but the real test is the alliance. They're avoiding questions about TVK. In Tamil Nadu, you win with the right alliance partner. Without a strong Dravidian ally, even 10,000 applications won't translate into seats. Focus on that, please.
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Aman W
Positive energy is good, but let's be real. Many of these are just applications, not genuine winnable candidates. The screening committee must be ruthless and pick only those with a clean image and local connect. No more parachute candidates or dynasty picks!
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Kavitha C
As a party worker, I welcome the move to listen to supporters backing other aspirants. Often, the local karyakarta's voice is ignored in favor of money and influence. If they truly value "collective endorsement," it will boost morale at the grassroots. Fingers crossed.

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