Chennai, Apr 2:
In a significant development ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has stepped down from his role as chairman of the party’s election management and coordination committee, triggering fresh concerns of internal discord within the state unit.
According to party sources, Tagore submitted his resignation amid ongoing tensions over candidate selection and seat-sharing issues within the DMK-led alliance.
The move comes at a crucial time when election preparations are intensifying, but the Congress continues to face delays in finalising its candidate list.
Reports indicate that dissatisfaction over constituency allocation and internal disagreements have been brewing for several days.
Tagore had earlier been vocal about the party’s position within the alliance, including demands for greater political space and representation.
His remarks had already contributed to visible strain within the alliance, particularly during seat-sharing negotiations.
Sources suggest that the resignation is linked to frustration over delays, lack of clarity in candidate selection, and unresolved internal differences.
The issue has also drawn attention after other Congress leaders reportedly expressed dissatisfaction over ticket allocation.
Despite the alliance between the Congress and DMK being finalised, the latest development highlights that internal challenges within the Congress remain unresolved.
Party leadership at the national level is expected to step in to stabilise the situation and ensure smooth campaign coordination.
With the election fast approaching, the episode underscores the fragility within alliance dynamics and internal party management, even as public campaigning gathers momentum across Tamil Nadu.