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Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi to Campaign in Tamil Nadu; Dates Soon

Congress state in-charge Girish Chodankar announced that Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi will campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with an official announcement on dates expected within two to three days. He stated that Rahul Gandhi is likely to campaign alongside Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other senior leaders from allied states. The Congress has appointed in-charges for all 234 constituencies and is focusing its efforts on the 28 seats it is contesting within the DMK-led alliance. The election, set for April 23, is primarily a contest between the DMK and AIADMK alliances, with actor Vijay's new party potentially creating a three-way fight.

Key Points: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka to Campaign for Tamil Nadu Polls

  • Campaign dates soon
  • Alliance with DMK
  • Congress contesting 28 seats
  • Three-way fight possible
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Rahul, Priyanka to start campaigning in Tamil Nadu soon: Congress' state in-charge Girish Chodankar ahead of polls

Congress confirms Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi will campaign in Tamil Nadu elections. Dates to be announced in 2-3 days. Alliance strategy detailed.

"Rahul Gandhi will come and campaign for Tamil Nadu elections, all our leaders will come... - Girish Chodankar"

Chennai, April 14

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Congress In-Charge Girish Chodankar said that a decision on the visit of Rahul Gandhi to campaign for the Assembly elections in the state will be announced within the next two to three days.

Speaking to reporters ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections, he said that Rahul Gandhi, along with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, is expected to take part in the election campaign in Tamil Nadu.He said that added that an official announcement regarding Rahul Gandhi's visit to Tamil Nadu will be made soon, and that Priyanka Gandhi will also participate in the campaign.

Chodankar added that Congress has appointed in-charges for 28 constituencies, and also for all 234 Assembly constituencies across Tamil Nadu.

He further said that Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin are expected to campaign together.

"Rahul Gandhi will come and campaign for Tamil Nadu elections, all our leaders will come... All our leaders will start campaigning when the campaigning becomes very aggressive. We have already appointed party cadres and formed special committees in all 234 Assembly constituencies so that we can help all the allied parties' candidates with whatever forces we have in each Assembly constituency..." he added.

Referring to Rahul Gandhi's recent visit to Puducherry, Chodankar said the Congress leader could not share the stage with Stalin due to the latter's prior public meeting commitments in Tamil Nadu.

He also noted that Rahul Gandhi has already campaigned in three states and is keen to visit Tamil Nadu. However, due to the ongoing Parliament session, the dates are yet to be finalised.

"Congress is working fully to secure victory in 28 constituencies and will also strive for the success of alliance candidates," he said.

He reiterated that the announcement regarding Rahul Gandhi's visit will be made within the next two to three days.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate from Kolathur, MK Stalin, conducted a door-to-door campaign in Vellore.

Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, which includes the Indian National Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance led by AIADMK with BJP and PMK as allies.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also set to make his electoral debut with his party TVK, which could turn the contest into a three-way fight.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Honestly, I'm a bit tired of these last-minute campaign announcements. Elections are on the 23rd, and they're still finalizing dates? The ground work with committees in all constituencies is the right step, but voters need to see the leaders much earlier.
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Karthik V
The entry of Vijay's TVK is the real X-factor here. It might split the anti-incumbency vote. Congress and DMK need a very clear strategy to counter that. National leaders coming is fine, but local faces should lead the charge.
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Priyanka S
Priyanka Gandhi's participation is a welcome move. She often connects well with people. Hope the campaign talks about women's safety, job creation, and development in TN. We need substance, not just star power.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the coordination (or lack thereof) with Stalin's schedule mentioned. Seems like a bit of a logistical hiccup. Alliance management is key in these multi-cornered fights. Will be watching how this plays out.
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Ananya R
All the best to the candidates! As a young voter, I just want someone who will deliver on promises. Whether it's DMK-Congress or the other alliances, we need stability and progress for Tamil Nadu. The campaign should be about ideas, not just personalities.

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