Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Tamil Nadu Congress faces internal strife ahead of polls
A Congress MP named S Jothimani has accused the Tamil Nadu unit of the Congress party of moving towards destruction due to internal fights and selfish leaders.
She is worried that the party is not focusing on important issues and is instead getting involved in unnecessary conflicts.
She also mentioned that the party should not forget the hard work and sacrifices of its leaders.
The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) has denied these allegations.
Another party member, AP Surya Prakasam, has resigned, accusing the state Congress chief of favoring the DMK.
The Assembly election in Tamil Nadu is coming up soon, and Jothimani believes the party should be careful and responsible.
She also warned about the dangers of communal and divisive forces in the state.
The Congress party has been an ally of the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu.
Congress MP S Jothimani alleges TNCC is moving towards destruction due to internal bickering and selfish leaders.
Jothimani expresses concern over the party's lack of focus on people's issues and ideological standpoints.
She warns about the dangers of communal and divisive forces in Tamil Nadu.
TNCC President K Selvaperunthagai denies the allegations, stating they are not true.
Congress functionary AP Surya Prakasam resigns, accusing Selvaperunthagai of favoring the DMK.
- Who
- Congress MP S Jothimani, TNCC President K Selvaperunthagai, Congress functionary AP Surya Prakasam
- What
- Allegations of internal party conflict and leadership issues in Tamil Nadu Congress
- When
- Allegations made on January 2, 2024, with Assembly election due in 2026
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- Concerns over the party's direction and the need to address people's issues and ideological standpoints
Congress MP Jothimani
TNCC President K Selvaperunthagai
Internal Conflict
Congress MP Jothimani
Alleges internal bickering and selfish interests are destroying the party.
TNCC President K Selvaperunthagai
Denies allegations, claims internal issues are being addressed by the party high command.
Party Leadership
Congress MP Jothimani
Criticizes the party's direction as opposite to Rahul Gandhi's principles.
TNCC President K Selvaperunthagai
Maintains that the party is functioning as per the high command's guidance.
- MP
- S Jothimani
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Party
- Congress
- Election
- Assembly election due in 2026
- Allegations
- Internal party bickering, lack of discipline, selfish interests of few leaders
- Concerns
- Dilution of political activities, ideological standpoints, communal and divisive forces
- Resignation
- AP Surya Prakasam resigns, accuses state Congress chief of favoring DMK
