The Economic Times

Local leaders told us if Rahul Gandhi campaigned with Vijay, 180-190 seats can be won: Chodankar

Congress's alliance with DMK has come under scrutiny for overlooking the vibrant support for TVK at the grassroots level. Many local leaders believe that a joint campaign featuring Rahul Gandhi and Vijay could have clinched a significant number of seats. However, party higher-ups opted for the DMK partnership, influenced by collective political strategies and the reliability associated with their alliance.