TVK allocates lone Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha seat to Cong
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C Joseph Vijay, has allocated the state's lone Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress party following the resignation of AIADMK leader C Ve Shanmugam. This decision comes as part of the alliance between TVK and Congress, aimed at strengthening their presence in the Rajya Sabha. The election for the seat is scheduled for June 18, 2026.
- ▪C Ve Shanmugam resigned from the Rajya Sabha after winning a seat in the Tamil Nadu assembly.
- ▪The allocation of the Rajya Sabha seat to Congress was confirmed after a meeting between TVK and Congress leaders.
- ▪The Congress party aims to enhance its representation in the Rajya Sabha through this allocation.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 13 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Watch: CM Vijay’s TVK allocates Rajya Sabha seat to ally Congress for bypolls — The Hindu
- ▪ TVK allots lone Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu to Congress for bypoll — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ TVK-led alliance allots Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha seat to Congress — Times of India — Top
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TVK allocates lone Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha seat to CongTamil Nadu CM Vijay allocated Rajya Sabha seat to Congress party in alliance with TVK after AIADMK leader's resignation for assembly.Published on: Jun 04, 2026 6:06 AM ISTBy S Vijay KarthikShare viaCopy link Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday allocated the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the state that felt vacant after AIADMK leader C Ve Shanmugam resigned from the Upper House following his election as a member of the legislative assembly last month.TVK allocates lone Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha seat to Cong“As Rajya Sabha election is to be held in Tamil Nadu on 18th of this month, a seat has been allocated to the All India Congress party, which is part of the alliance led by…
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