Retired police officer Thirukoti Bhairavasamy, who is tipped to be the candidate for the ruling All India NR Congress (AINRC) in Yanam in the forthcoming Assembly Elections, prostrated at the feet of Chief Minister N. Rangasamy during the latter’s visit to the Appa Paithiyamsamy temple in Puducherry.
Mr. Bhairavasamy was perhaps showing his gratitude to the Chief Minister making it clear that he is amongst the devout party men.
He had recently opted for voluntary retirement and enrolled himself as a member of the AINRC.
He was also appointed as the vice-president of the party’s regional committee in Yanam.
VCK aims for lion’s share in seats
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi is expecting a lion’s share in the allocation of seats as the People’s Welfare Front constituents in Puducherry commenced seat-sharing talks.
Five political parties comprising the CPI, CPI (M), MDMK, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) last October floated the People’s Welfare Front.
The VCK has expressed its keenness to contest at least 15 seats in the Union Territory which has a total of 30 constituencies only.
Sources added former unit organiser Pavanan is likely to contest in Manaveli and several other prominent leaders are seeking tickets to contest in other constituencies.
Reporting by S. Prasad and R. Sivaraman
