A week to go, but where are they? Rahul Gandhi, Vijay trail in Tamil Nadu’s visibility race
Indian Express·13h ago·Neutral
What Happened
With one week remaining before Tamil Nadu's April 21 campaigning deadline, Congress leaders report minimal central party engagement despite holding 28 alliance seats. Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is expected at a DMK roadshow on April 20, while Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar provided limited support. The BJP, contesting 27 seats, deployed helicopters and aircraft for campaigns. Congress leaders question the party's commitment, noting insufficient resources compared to allies. Actor-politician Vijay's TVK party similarly faces campaign visibility concerns across the state.
Key Entities
Congress PartyRahul GandhiTamil NaduDMKBJPTVKVijayD K ShivakumarK SelvaperunthagaiMallikarjun KhargePriyanka Gandhi