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Tamil Nadu Congress leader Vijay backs Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate
✍️ India Today
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 02:18 PM
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Congress leader Vijay from Tamil Nadu has publicly endorsed Rahul Gandhi as the party's prime ministerial face, reaffirming the party's leadership choice ahead of upcoming elections.
In a recent statement, Vijay, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress from Tamil Nadu, declared his support for Rahul Gandhi as the party's prime ministerial candidate. The endorsement comes as the Congress seeks to consolidate its leadership narrative ahead of the national elections.
Vijay emphasized that Rahul Gandhi's experience and vision align with the aspirations of the Indian electorate, particularly in southern states. He urged party workers and supporters across Tamil Nadu to rally behind the veteran politician.
The Congress has been positioning Rahul Gandhi as its chief face for the upcoming polls, and endorsements from regional leaders like Vijay aim to strengthen his appeal in key constituencies.
Political analysts note that such statements could influence voter sentiment in Tamil Nadu, a state where the Congress has been striving to regain relevance after recent setbacks.
The party is expected to continue its campaign roll‑out in the coming weeks, with Vijay likely playing a role in mobilising grassroots support for the prime ministerial candidate.
Vijay emphasized that Rahul Gandhi's experience and vision align with the aspirations of the Indian electorate, particularly in southern states. He urged party workers and supporters across Tamil Nadu to rally behind the veteran politician.
The Congress has been positioning Rahul Gandhi as its chief face for the upcoming polls, and endorsements from regional leaders like Vijay aim to strengthen his appeal in key constituencies.
Political analysts note that such statements could influence voter sentiment in Tamil Nadu, a state where the Congress has been striving to regain relevance after recent setbacks.
The party is expected to continue its campaign roll‑out in the coming weeks, with Vijay likely playing a role in mobilising grassroots support for the prime ministerial candidate.