The Times of India

I met Vijay with partys consent: Praveen Chakravarty says Congress workers are hapless, listless, demotivated

Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty reveals his meetings with TVK's Vijay were sanctioned by party leadership, aiming to strengthen Congress in Tamil Nadu. He admits dissatisfaction over the 28-seat deal and the lack of power-sharing, suggesting TVK was an 'other option' for a better outcome. Chakravarty defends dissent as a party tradition.