GENERAL5 Sept 2026
Vijay for PM in 2029? How TVK’s national ambition could put Rahul Gandhi in a ‘neither here nor there’ spot | Exclusive | Mint
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has started a public campaign backing Chief Minister Vijay as the Opposition's 2029 prime ministerial pick. That challenges Congress's apparent push for Rahul Gandhi, and has made its ally uneasy. TVK has called an allies' meeting on 9 September. Vijay is currently third in a poll, behind Modi and Rahul.
Key Statutory Highlights
- TVK leaders and MLAs have publicly backed Vijay as prime ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha polls.
- The campaign has made Congress uneasy because it challenges Rahul Gandhi's position as the Opposition's apparent choice.
- TVK has called an allies' meeting on 9 September, where the PM pitch will be discussed.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you follow national politics, watch the 9 September TVK allies' meeting – it may signal how opposition alliances shape up before 2029.
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