The Congress party on Friday appointed Ruby Manoharan as the party candidate from Tamil Nadu's Nanguneri constituency for the ensuing by-elections in the state.
Manoharan's candidature was approved by Congress president Sonia Gandhi.
By-elections for the two assembly constituencies -- Vikravandi and Nanguneri - are scheduled to be held on October 21. The votes will be counted on October 24.
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