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AINRC plans to contest in Tamil Nadu, leaders announce
Leaders of the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) announced on Sunday that the party plans to expand into Tamil Nadu and contest in the next elections. The announcement was made at a…
The Story in Brief
Leaders of the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) announced on Sunday that the party plans to expand into Tamil Nadu and contest in the next elections. The announcement was made at a celebration of Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy's birthday in Chennai.
Former minister K. Lakshminarayanan said many young Tamil Nadu residents impressed by Rangasamy's leadership had expressed interest in contesting on the party's ticket. Puducherry Minister P. Rajavelu said he was amazed by Rangasamy's support in Tamil Nadu. The party also celebrated the birth anniversary of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Kamaraj in advance. Former MLA M. Ilango recalled meeting Kamaraj with Rangasamy in 1974.
The Indian Opinion
The AINRC's ambitious expansion into Tamil Nadu is framed as a natural progression of Rangasamy's popularity, but the claim lacks concrete electoral evidence. While the party has a strong base in Puducherry, Tamil Nadu's political landscape is dominated by DMK and AIADMK. The narrative of 'youngsters impressed' needs to be tested at the ballot box. A key test will be how many seats the party contests in the next Tamil Nadu assembly election and what vote share it secures. Can Rangasamy replicate his Puducherry success in a much larger state?
Source: thehindu.com
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