‘Congress’ strength lies in its leaders’

The appointment of K.S. Alagiri as the president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) has come at a crucial time for the party, as the Lok Sabha polls draw closer. The 67-year-old has made his mark as a no-nonsense speaker and a field worker. Known to be a politician who does his homework, Mr. Alagiri, along with Peter Alphonse, Chokkar and Chellakumar, captured the attention of the House during 1991-96. Faced with the challenging task of leading a political party known for its factionalism, the two-time MLA and former MP says he is confident of winning the trust of party members. Excerpts from an interview:

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