Congress Ministers Threaten to Quit Tamil Nadu Coalition Over PM Candidate

Tamil Nadu's coalition government faces a potential crisis as Congress ministers have threatened to resign if the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party does not endorse Rahul Gandhi as the prime ministerial candidate for the 2029 national elections. The ultimatum, issued over the weekend, highlights a growing rift within the state alliance over national political ambitions. Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar stated that he and Higher Education Minister Viswanathan would immediately quit the cabinet led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay if the TVK fails to accept Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the prime ministerial face for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.