How Rahul Gandhi’s ‘secret meeting’ halted Vijay’s Congress entry in 2009
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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.
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Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Saturday, 9 May 2026
Affected Population 1.4 million active military, border populations
Key Numbers
Defence budget: Rs 6.21 lakh crore (2025-26)
68% indigenous procurement target
1.4 million active military personnel
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right