Rajya Sabha election: Congress fields new face Christopher in Tamil Nadu
The Hindu
Congress nominates newcomer Christopher Manickam for Tamil Nadu's Rajya Sabha seat, highlighting fresh leadership and grassroots dedication.
In a surprise choice, the Congress on Thursday nominated Christopher Manickam, alias M. Christopher Tilak, a new face, for its Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu.
The 53-year-old is one of the secretaries of the All India Congress Committee, and had been in charge of northeastern States such as Manipur and Nagaland, party sources said.
A Christian, Mr. Christopher is an engineer who holds a management degree. Speaking to reporters after filing his nomination papers, Mr. Christopher termed himself an “ordinary worker” who was “identified” by party leader Rahul Gandhi. “Though I am not well known, I will get myself introduced properly through my work for the people of the State,” Mr. Christopher said while thanking party leaders for giving him the responsibility.
TNCC president K. Selvaperunthagai thanked the party leadership for rewarding an ordinary party worker who just “had a sovereign of gold and a cash balance of just ₹13,000 as declared in his nomination papers”.
Echoing his sentiments, All India Congress Committee in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Girish Chodankar, said it was a proud moment for the party as it had nominated a youngster from an ordinary family, who had devoted himself to party work. “The party is honouring hard-working, talented youngsters,” he said.
ANDHRA PRADESH: AICC Secretary Christopher Tilak with Rahul Gandhi. Arrangement | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT
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