Congress List for Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls to Be Released Today Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced on Thursday that the Congress party would release its list of candidates for the upcoming April 23 Assembly elections later in the day. The statement was made during his campaign in Erode for the DMK-led alliance, which includes the Congress, MDMK, and CPI. The list is expected to confirm the Congress nominee for Erode East, a constituency where the candidature is anticipated to be finalized following a statement from senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Speaking at a public rally in Erode, Stalin urged voters to support the alliance candidates, including the Congress nominee in Erode East. He emphasized the importance of a united Opposition front to protect Tamil Nadu’s interests. The alliance, led by the DMK, is contesting 28 seats in the 234-member Assembly, with the Congress playing a key role in the coalition. During his campaign, Stalin addressed voters in multiple constituencies within the district, endorsing DMK candidates such as S. Muthusamy (Erode West), Thoppu Venkatachalam (Perundurai), Chandrasekar (Bhavani), Sivalingam (Anthiyur), and Nallasivam (Gobi). He also extended support to alliance partners, including candidates from the Congress, MDMK, and CPI. Stalin framed the election as a choice between inclusive governance and divisive politics, calling on voters to back the alliance’s vision for the state. Stalin invoked the legacy of Tamil Nadu’s social justice movement, referencing the historical significance of Erode as a hub for progressive politics. He highlighted figures such as Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, C.N. Annadurai, and M. Karunanidhi, emphasizing the region’s role in shaping the state’s democratic values.#congress #rahul_gandhi #dmk #tamil_nadu #mk_stalin
