Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has summoned senior leaders from the party's Tamil Nadu unit to New Delhi for an important two-day meeting. The gathering is scheduled for January 18 and 19, according to a Congress MP from Tamil Nadu who spoke to the media.
Key Leaders to Attend the Delhi Meeting
Senior Congress leaders, including Members of Parliament and Legislative Assembly members from Tamil Nadu, have been instructed to make the trip to the national capital. The meeting aims to address critical issues facing the party in the southern state.
Focus on Alliance Strategy and Power Sharing
A senior Congress leader revealed that Rahul Gandhi is likely to discuss two major topics during the meetings. First, he will examine the demand from some party members for an alliance with the TVK. Second, he will consider requests for power sharing if the Congress continues its alliance with the DMK.
"We will explain the concerns of our functionaries and put forth our suggestions," said the Congress leader. "He will take a call on both issues and give us a clear road map for moving forward."
Internal Party Views on Power Sharing
Within the Congress party, opinions on power sharing vary significantly. AICC functionary Praveen Chakravarty and some Tamil Nadu Congress Committee leaders, including Manickam Tagore, have openly advocated for a share in power. However, Rahul Gandhi and other national leaders have remained silent on this specific aspect so far.
DMK's Stance on the Matter
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has maintained a stoic silence regarding the power-sharing issue. Other DMK leaders have been more vocal. Organisational secretary R.S. Bharathi stated clearly that the Congress demand for power sharing cannot be accepted by their party.
Preparations for Rahul Gandhi's Tamil Nadu Visit
Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Tamil Nadu around January 25. Congress leaders have prepared a tentative program schedule for his visit, which they plan to present during their Delhi meetings.
"Once Rahul confirms the schedule, preparations for his visit will begin in earnest," explained the Congress leader. The Delhi meeting has been organized specifically to resolve outstanding issues before his arrival in Tamil Nadu.
Purpose Behind the Strategic Gathering
The two-day meeting serves multiple important purposes for the Congress party. It will help sort out internal disagreements and establish a unified position. This clarity is essential before the party proceeds with seat-sharing talks and campaign preparations for upcoming elections.
By addressing these matters in Delhi first, Congress hopes to present a coordinated front during Rahul Gandhi's visit to Tamil Nadu later this month. The decisions made during these meetings could significantly influence the party's strategy and alliances in the southern state.
