The Latest Breaking News from KS Alagiri

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

The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024

Selvaperunthagai named State Congress president, Rajesh Kumar new floor leader

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

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023