The Puducherry Congress has come under fire over the issue of rebel candidates. Even after the seat-sharing agreement between the Congress and DMK alliance was finalized during the assembly elections, six Congress leaders did not withdraw from the contest. Puducherry Congress president V. Vaithilingam declared them as rebel candidates, while AICC in-charge Girish Chodankar said that no disciplinary action will be taken against them. These contradictory statements have exposed the internal differences in the party. DMK factions have also expressed dissatisfaction with the Congress’ stance.
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Congress leadership splits – differences over rebel candidates in Puducherry
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tmanasa
- June 22, 2026
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The Puducherry Congress has come under fire over the issue of rebel candidates. Even after the seat-sharing agreement between the Congress and DMK alliance was finalized during the assembly elections, six Congress leaders did not withdraw from the contest. Puducherry Congress president V. Vaithilingam declared them as rebel candidates, while AICC in-charge Girish Chodankar said that no disciplinary action will be taken against them. These contradictory statements have exposed the internal differences in the party. DMK factions have also expressed dissatisfaction with the Congress’ stance.
