Rahul Gandhi holds talks with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday for a detailed discussion lasting approximately one hour, sources indicated. The meeting reflected continued engagement between the Congress party and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) alliance, which governs the southern state. While specific details of their conversation were not immediately disclosed, the meeting underscored the ongoing political coordination between the national opposition party and its regional allies. Following their discussions, Gandhi and Stalin shared coffee and dessert in a convivial setting, reflecting the warm relations between the two leaders. The encounter highlights the Congress party's continued efforts to strengthen ties with regional political partners across India's federal structure, particularly in states where it maintains significant presence or alliance arrangements.