Rahul Gandhi’s suggestion halted Vijay’s Congress entry
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Summary
Tamil Nadu's C Joseph Vijay sought to join Congress in 2009 but didn’t, leading to speculation about a potential alliance 17 years later.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Saturday, 9 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Defence budget: Rs 6.21 lakh crore (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right