Making Rahul Gandhi PM in 2029 should be our objective, says B. Manickam Tagore

B. Manickam Tagore, a Congress MP from Virudhunagar, assumed the presidency of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Chennai. He emphasized his goal of securing 40 out of 40 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for the party, while also highlighting the need to focus on Rahul Gandhi's leadership. Selvaperunthagai, outgoing TNCC chief, praised Tagore's contributions and highlighted the progress made during his tenure, including the formation of Village Committees and ID card distribution. Tagore expressed a commitment to addressing issues with DMK leaders and emphasized the importance of putting Rahul Gandhi at the forefront of the party's campaign strategy.