Overview
- Chodankar said a Congress committee is examining MP S. Jothimani’s claims and that an explanation has been sought from her, stressing internal discipline during election preparations.
- S. Jothimani alleged TNCC functionaries blocked her Booth-Level Agent nominations in Karur and warned that factionalism is pushing the party toward decline.
- TNCC president K. Selvaperunthagai downplayed the row as a local dispute and urged that grievances be addressed within party channels.
- Chodankar reiterated that no formal talks have been held with Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, even as a TVK spokesperson called Congress a natural ally.
- The rift follows Praveen Chakravarty’s meeting with Vijay and a debt post that drew rebukes from Congress leaders, with P. Chidambaram disputing total debt as a valid yardstick, and includes at least one resignation in protest.