The Times of India

'Join us to regain old glory': Vijay's father gives alliance offer to Congress; party says 'we have Rahul boost'

Vijay's father, SA Chandrasekhar, urged Congress to ally with his son's TVK for the Tamil Nadu assembly polls, believing it would restore the party's past prominence. However, the state Congress chief dismissed the informal proposal, stating the party doesn't require external support. Vijay himself has indicated TVK's strength to contest independently.