A Congress veteran calls for making the party a people’s movement

On August 2006, Dhanuskodi Athithan, a former Union Minister, was involved in a car accident that resulted in the death of his wife and serious injuries to him and his daughter. Despite this traumatic experience, he remained active in politics, attending public meetings and advocating for the revival of the Congress party as a "people's movement." He emphasized the importance of field work and addressing people's issues, citing the strength of the party in districts like Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari. G.K. Moopanar, former chief of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, is seen as an example of a leader who strengthened the party.