Congress fields P. Viswanathan from Melur Assembly segment

The Congress on Sunday announced P. Viswanathan as its candidate for Melur Assembly segment in Madurai district.

The party, which was allotted 28 seats as part of DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, had announced candidates for 27 seats, barring Melur, a few days ago.

In a press release, All India Congress Committee general secretary K.C. Venugopal announced the candidature of Mr. Viswanathan, who earlier represented Kancheepuram seat in the Lok Sabha, from Melur.