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DMK-Congress alliance is based on principles, says Alagiri

The former TNCC president, K.S. Alagiri, said on Thursday that the alliance in which Congress forms part was strong and based on principles

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Selvaperunthagai named State Congress president, Rajesh Kumar new floor leader

K. Selvaperunthagai, has been appointed as the president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee

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Congress pitches for more than 9 seats; leaders say meeting with DMK ‘positive and pleasant’

DMK-Congress seat-sharing talks for Lok Sabha election in Chennai; Congress seeks more seats than allotted in 2019.

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Can Annamalai explain about increasing debts under the Modi regime, asks Alagiri

TNCC president K.S. Alagiri challenges BJP State president K. Annamalai to explain increasing debts under Modi govt. Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman not providing answers to TN FM's statement. People of TN to teach apt lesson to BJP govt.

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Congress, VCK condemn Parliament security breach and suspension of Opposition MPs

K.S. Alagiri & Thol. Thirumavalavan criticize security breach in Parliament & suspension of Opposition MPs, demanding response from Tamil Nadu BJP president & Union Home Minister's resignation.

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Alagiri accuses Centre of making false claim over flood relief

He questioned why the Centre was trying to project the already-sanctioned fund as having been sanctioned after surveying the impact of cyclone Michaung.

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BJP could have been defeated had Rahul Gandhi’s message been relayed to electorate: TNCC chief K.S. Alagiri

TNCC chief laments Congress defeat in 3 states, says Rahul Gandhi's message not relayed to people. Alagiri claims BJP's communal politics could have been defeated had the message of Gandhi been relayed to the people. He believes only by following Gandhi's footsteps can the party defeat the BJP in 2024.

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Governor must follow Constitution as per court’s advice: TNCC chief Alagiri

TNCC Pres. Alagiri urges Governor R.N. Ravi to seek legal help to understand SC judgment on functioning of Punjab Governor & ensure duties are in line with Constitution. TN, Kerala, Punjab, Delhi & Telangana govts. had approached SC on Governors not providing assent to Bills passed in State Assembly.

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TNCC, VCK call for meeting of office-bearers

TNCC preps for 2024 LS polls, VCK to hold mega rally in Tiruchi. Rally to bring together CM Stalin, CPI(M) Yechury, CPI Raja, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Kharge. TNCC to fill booth-level agent posts, VCK hopes to mobilise 2 lakh people for rally to clarify difference between faith in God and discrimination.

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BJP is rattled by I.N.D.I.A. bloc’s progression: TNCC president K.S. Alagiri

TNCC president Alagiri charges BJP of harassing non-BJP govts through IT, ED & CBI raids. BJP senses defeat in 5 states, coercing Opp. parties. ED, CBI & IT dancing to BJP tunes. TNCC pres. calls for resounding victory for I.N.D.I.A. bloc in Parliamentary polls.

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Congress demand for caste census not to strengthen caste system: TNCC president K.S. Alagiri

Chennai Congress leaders garlanded Indira Gandhi's statue, with K.S. Alagiri saying the demand for socio-economic caste census is to ensure reservations are based on accurate data. He rejected Tamil Nadu BJP president's criticism of the State's debt, saying it is allowed and Central govt. debt is higher. He also said…

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Alagiri criticises Annamalai’s remark on Senthilbalaji’s bail plea

TNCC president K.S. Alagiri criticised BJP State president K. Annamalai's remark that Minister V. Senthilbalaji's bail plea would be dismissed. Alagiri said interfering with court affairs is the biggest crime and people of TN will ensure BJP's defeat, make them lose deposit in all seats and teach them a lesson.

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TNCC fishermen’s wing to protest in front of Sri Lankan Embassy in Chennai, says Alagiri

TNCC to protest SL Navy's arrest of Indian fishermen; PM Modi urged to initiate talks with SL President to ensure release of fishermen & boats.

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No consensus on successor to TNCC chief K.S. Alagiri

TNCC's long-running saga to find a new president continues with no consensus among leaders. Three office-bearers told Sonia Gandhi of need for revamp before 2024 LS election. Complaints against Alagiri rejected, as senior leaders unable to decide on a common candidate.

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TNCC gears up to welcome Sonia Gandhi to DMK women’s wing conference

TNCC to host rousing reception for Sonia, Priyanka Gandhi on Oct 14. Congress-DMK ties stronger than ever before. TNCC President Alagiri says Sonia may meet Congress MLAs, MPs. Relationship between two parties transformed under MK Stalin. Congress leaders unlikely to raise issue of change in State unit leadership.

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Congress, a pioneer in bringing in social justice: K S Alagiri

Congress instrumental in implementing reservation for oppressed classes; Rahul Gandhi questioning lack of adequate representation of OBCs; CM Stalin accepted Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate; Congress leaders hesitant to make announcement.

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Congress believes in treating all religions equally, says K.S. Alagiri

TNCC president K.S. Alagiri urges Congress to explain stance on religion & reform; Mahatma Gandhi & Rahul Gandhi wanted to bring Dalits into mainstream; Vaidyanatha Iyer faced opposition for entering temple; Kamarajar appointed Dalit as Minister of Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments; Alagiri urges Congress cadres to hoist flags; MP…

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Only BJP is doing politics over Cauvery, says Alagiri

Congress always supportive of TN in Cauvery dispute; BJP irresponsible. TN govt uncompromising. AIADMK lost self-respect. Women's Reservation Bill has anomalies. BJP neglected southern states; people will show it the doors in 2024.

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Senior T.N. Congress leaders meet, pass resolution asking for caste census in T.N.

TNCC president K.S. Alagiri presided over a consultative meeting to discuss the party's strategy and action points for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. A resolution was passed calling for a caste-wise census in TN. Alagiri opposed BJP state president K. Annamalai's comment about 'Nandi giving away' to enable temple entry…

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BJP government keen on instigating violence: K. S. Alagiri

Congress leader Alagiri criticizes BJP govt. for instigating violence and not focusing on development. He lauds Rahul Gandhi for spreading love and condemns BJP for violence. He also honors those who participated in Bharat Jodo Yatra. Alagiri emphasizes Congress is not dependent on individual or ideology.

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TNCC functionaries enthused by Dinesh Gundu Rao’s hint about State leadership

TNCC enthused as Dinesh Gundu Rao hints at K.S. Alagiri leading in 2024 LS polls. I.N.D.I.A. bloc strong in TN; Congress-DMK alliance swept 2019 LS polls. Speculation of K. Selvaperunthagai replacing Alagiri quickly died down after delegation met AICC president.

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TNCC to organise a training programme for booth agents

TN Congress to host training for booth agents on Aug 31. CAG report states corruption worth Rs. 7.5 lakh crore in PM Modi's tenure. Alagiri alleges contracts given to Adani's firms without prior experience. PM Modi & BJP called dishonest by Alagiri.

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Chennai residents celebrate with gusto as Chandrayaan-3 keeps date with moon

Excitement & pride fill TN as Chandrayan-3 makes successful descent on lunar surface; schools, residential associations, commercial establishments celebrate; CM Stalin & others congratulate ISRO scientists. #UnstoppableIndia

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Protest against NEET is for backward and oppressed students, says Alagiri

TN Congress President K.S. Alagiri calls Governor R.N. Ravi "stone-hearted" & demands ban of NEET coaching centres, citing death of NEET aspirant Jegadeshwaran & his father. He offers condolences to family & urges people to avail State's health helpline & suicide prevention helpline.

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PM misled Parliament about Nehru, says Alagiri

Congress leader K.S. Alagiri condemns PM Modi for defaming former PM Nehru, claiming he ignored North East Indian states. Nehru spent 8 days in Naga states in 1937 to study their culture and protect their land rights. He created Nagaland through 13th amendment of Constitution in 1962. Alagiri strongly condemns…

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