Congress Leader K. Selvaperunthagai to Visit Karunanidhi’s Mausoleum Amid Speculation
Selvaperunthagai to visit Karunanidhi’s mausoleum; Congress eyes Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu
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K. Selvaperunthagai, president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, plans to visit the mausoleum of DMK leader M. Karunanidhi on June 3, 2026, coinciding with his birth anniversary. This visit raises speculation about relations between Congress and DMK, especially as they are no longer allied.
- 01K. Selvaperunthagai's visit to Karunanidhi's mausoleum is scheduled for June 3, 2026.
- 02This visit is significant as Congress and DMK are currently not in alliance.
- 03Historically, Congress has not visited Karunanidhi's memorial even during their alliance.
- 04Girish Chodankar, AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu, will meet Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
- 05There are indications that Chodankar may seek a Rajya Sabha seat for Congress.
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K. Selvaperunthagai, the president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, will visit the mausoleum of M. Karunanidhi, the late DMK leader, on June 3, 2026, to commemorate his birth anniversary. This visit is noteworthy as it occurs at a time when the Congress and DMK are no longer in alliance, which has sparked speculation regarding their political relationship. Historically, the Congress party had not engaged in this practice even during its previous alliance with DMK. Additionally, Girish Chodankar, who is the AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu, is expected to meet Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, potentially to discuss a Rajya Sabha nomination for the Congress party.
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The visit and discussions may influence the political dynamics in Tamil Nadu, especially regarding potential alliances and nominations.
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