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Rahul Gandhi to Attend Tamil Nadu School's Golden Jubilee on Jan 13

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Gudalur in the Nilgiris on January 13 for the golden jubilee of St Thomas English High School, with no political events planned. This marks his second visit to the region, having last been there during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022. The visit occurs as the DMK-Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu navigates internal discussions about power-sharing. Meanwhile, the Congress high command is set to hold a key meeting in Delhi to review the party's electoral preparedness in the state.

Key Points: Rahul Gandhi Visits Nilgiris School, Congress Alliance Review

  • Ceremonial school visit in Nilgiris
  • No political programs scheduled
  • Congress-DMK alliance under review
  • Party high command meeting planned
  • Focus on Tamil Nadu poll strategy
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Rahul Gandhi to attend TN school event in Nilgiris on Jan 13

Rahul Gandhi attends a school event in Gudalur. Congress plans a key meeting to review Tamil Nadu poll strategy amid alliance discussions.

"As far as we know, the leader has no political events or meetings during this visit. - Senior Congress functionary"

Chennai, Jan 11

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Gudalur in the Nilgiris district on January 13 to attend the golden jubilee celebrations of St Thomas English High School.

Party sources said the visit is purely ceremonial, with no political programmes or public meetings planned during his brief stay in the hill town.

According to Congress functionaries, Rahul Gandhi will arrive by helicopter from Mysuru at around 3.30 p.m. After attending the event at the school, he is expected to depart by 4.30 p.m. Apart from a formal reception to be accorded by local Congress leaders at the helipad, no additional engagements have been scheduled.

"As far as we know, the leader has no political events or meetings during this visit," a senior Congress functionary said.

This marks Rahul Gandhi's second visit to Gudalur in recent years. He last visited the region in September 2022 during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, when he addressed supporters and spoke about the scenic beauty of the Western Ghats.

During that visit, he stayed overnight at a private school before continuing his journey towards Karnataka as part of the nationwide march.

The golden jubilee celebrations of St Thomas English High School are also likely to be attended by Rev Dr Mathews Mar Makarios Episcopa, Metropolitan of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, lending prominence to the event.

Rahul Gandhi's visit comes at a time when the DMK-Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu is facing political undercurrents. In recent weeks, some Congress functionaries and elected representatives have publicly sought a greater share in power, triggering discussions within the ruling alliance.

The Congress has also intensified its criticism of the BJP over the recent censorship controversy surrounding Vijay's latest film, 'Jana Nayagan', an issue that has sparked sharp political reactions in the state.

Meanwhile, sources said the Congress high command is preparing to hold a key meeting in New Delhi to review the party's poll preparedness in Tamil Nadu.

Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are likely to meet the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president, former TNCC presidents, and elected representatives from the state on January 18. The meeting was earlier proposed for January 14 but has since been rescheduled. A senior party leader said such meetings are part of the Congress' established practice of holding consultations with leaders from poll-bound states to assess the political situation and fine-tune organisational and electoral strategies ahead of upcoming elections.

- IANS

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Rohit P
"Purely ceremonial" visit? In an election year? Come on. Every move is calculated. The timing with the alliance review meeting is not a coincidence. Still, Gudalur is a beautiful place, had the chance to visit during the Yatra.
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Arjun K
Good to see him back in Tamil Nadu. The Bharat Jodo Yatra connection was strong here. Even if it's a short visit, his presence matters for the local workers. The alliance issues need to be sorted out quickly though.
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Sarah B
As an observer, I find it interesting. A one-hour visit by helicopter for a school event, followed by a high-level political meeting days later. It seems like a low-key way to be present in the state before strategic talks.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I wish our leaders would spend more time on substantive ground work than these symbolic appearances. The article itself says the alliance has internal issues and the party needs a strategy. Focus on that, yaar.
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Meera T
The involvement of the Mar Thoma Church Metropolitan shows this is a significant community event in the Nilgiris. It's good that leaders participate in such functions beyond politics. Builds a positive connection.

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