Selvaperunthagai to visit Karunanidhi’s mausoleum; Congress eyes Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu

TNCC president C. Selvaperunthagai is visiting the mausoleum of M. Karunanidhi, sparking speculation about the Congress party's political strategy in Tamil Nadu. Simultaneously, Congress leaders are reportedly seeking a Rajya Sabha nomination from the state government.
Why it matters
The visit suggests a potential shift in political alliances or maneuvering within Tamil Nadu's complex political landscape following the dissolution of the Congress-DMK alliance.
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K. Selvaperunthagai is set to visit the mausoleum of DMK leader M. Karunanidhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Wednesday (June 3, 2026).
The article reports on political movements and speculation without taking a side, though it focuses on regional political maneuvering.
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