Congress Rebels to Contest Against DMK, VCK Allies in 6 Puducherry Election Seats
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Puducherry Polls: Congress Rebels Challenge Allies DMK, VCK in 6 Key Seats
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News18•27-03-2026, 22:32
Puducherry Polls: Congress Rebels Challenge Allies DMK, VCK in 6 Key Seats
•Six Congress rebel leaders refuse to withdraw nominations in constituencies allotted to allies DMK and VCK for upcoming Puducherry Assembly elections.
•The six contested constituencies are Kalapet, Raj Bhavan, Thirubuvanai, Karaikal South, Mangalam, and Ozhukarai.
•Puducherry Congress unit warns rebels against using party name or flag, threatening strict action for defying alliance agreement.
•Seat-sharing: Congress to contest 16 seats, DMK 14; Ozhukarai allotted to VCK, part of the Secular Progressive Alliance.
•Opposition criticizes Congress infighting, stating it gives an advantage to Chief Minister N Rangaswamy’s AINRC coalition.
