Rahul Gandhi to visit Tamil Nadu on August 1 amid political buzz

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Tamil Nadu on August 1, the state unit announced. The visit comes amid heightened political activity, with party leaders saying it aims to energise workers and reinforce the Congress' commitment to democracy, social justice and youth issues

Chennai: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu on August 1, TNCC Chief B Manickam Tagore said on Sunday. The visit gains significance as this comes after the party taken part in the TVK-led government’s cabinet.

Although the exact itinerary has not yet been disclosed, the visit is being closely watched since the timing coincides with the protests against the NEET gaining traction in the state, despite Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigning after the protest over the NEET paper leak in the national capital.

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Confirming the visit, Tagore in a social media post said that Tamil Nadu is gearing up to extend an enthusiastic welcome to the opposition leader.

“As announced by K C Venugopal, General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee, Rahul Gandhi will arrive in Tamil Nadu on August 1. This visit by Rahul Gandhi, who has been relentlessly fighting to safeguard the Constitution, strengthen democracy, establish social justice, and secure the future of the youth, will infuse fresh enthusiasm and inspiration among the Congress workers and people of Tamil Nadu”, he said.

“On behalf of the people of Tamil Nadu and the Congress family in the state, we extend our heartfelt welcome to him”, he said, adding, “may our journey toward the goal of making Rahul Gandhi the Prime Minister of India in 2029 gains even greater strength”.