AIADMK MLA Praises M.K. Stalin Ahead of Elections

30 UPDATES · 12 DAYS · 20 FEB 2026 — 3 MAR 2026

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Latest · 3 Mar 2026

Congress and DMK leaders negotiated behind the scenes to mend their alliance ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

What this timeline covers

This event covers M.K. Stalin's final speech to the 16th Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to his statements about the DMK's future governance and achievements. It excludes other actions or statements by M.K. Stalin, the DMK party, or the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly unless they are direct developments of this specific speech.

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20Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

T.N. Assembly | DMK will return to power, work with greater speed and commitment: CM Stalin

The Hindu

An AIADMK MLA from the Panneerselvam camp praised M.K. Stalin, predicting his victory in upcoming elections.

The Hindu

Former Tamil Nadu CM O. Panneerselvam met with CM M.K. Stalin to express confidence in the DMK's ability to retain power in the upcoming election.

21Feb

The Hindu

Speaker M. Appavu credits the M.K. Stalin-led government with translating Dravidian ideology into practical governance over the past five years.

The Hindu

The DMK has established a seven-member committee to negotiate seat-sharing arrangements with its alliance partners.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin called for a recalibration of Union-State relations, citing the Justice Kurian Joseph committee's report as evidence of an unbalanced power dynamic.

The Hindu

Edappadi K. Palaniswami, AIADMK general secretary, pledged to return "hawala money" stashed abroad if his party wins the Tamil Nadu election.

22Feb

The Hindu

The DMK has initiated seat-sharing negotiations with allies, including the IUML, for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

The Hindu

The CPI(M) leader believes the DMK-led alliance will win the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections due to its strong coalition and public support.

The Hindu

Edappadi K. Palaniswami accuses M.K. Stalin of prioritizing family interests over the people's needs and promoting dynasty politics within the DMK party.

The Hindu

Congress and DMK leaders met to discuss seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election.

The Hindu

Congress leaders express concern over the DMK's strategy of accommodating newer parties, potentially jeopardizing their desired seat allocation for the upcoming Assembly election.

23Feb

The Hindu

The Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) and DMK agreed to discuss seat sharing for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

The Hindu

Assembly election: Vijay rejects Stalin’s ‘T.N. vs Delhi’ narrative, says fight is between TVK and DMK

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin declared his party's readiness to confront investigations by the ED, IT, and CBI, alleging political motivations behind their targeting.

The Hindu

The CPI-M is prioritizing seat acquisition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections through negotiations with the DMK.

The Hindu

Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah's recent expressions of love for the Tamil language, arguing that they lack sincerity and are motivated by political gain.

25Feb

The Hindu

Shanmugam, secretary of the CPI(M), claims the BJP will be the sole party allocating seats to the AIADMK in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin predicts that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's frequent visits to the state will negatively impact the NDA's election performance.

The Hindu

Despite ongoing negotiations, the DMK and Congress remain unable to agree on a date for seat-sharing talks ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

The Hindu

The DMK is implementing a new women-led campaign strategy in Tiruchi, utilizing augmented reality and grassroots outreach to connect with voters.

26Feb

The Hindu

The DMK leadership is refusing to negotiate with the Congress party unless they reduce their seat and Rajya Sabha seat demands.

The Hindu

Election Commissioners met with political parties in Chennai to discuss election preparedness and address concerns about money power and voter accessibility.

27Feb

The Hindu

The DMK held talks with the CPI(M), CPI, and KMDK, with the CPI(M) seeking additional seats and the CPI expressing a positive outlook for future discussions.

28Feb

The Hindu

The DMK alliance agreed to a seat-sharing arrangement, with the IUML and MMK contesting two and two seats respectively.

The Hindu

Congress and DMK leaders reached a near agreement on seat allocation for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election.

1Mar

The Hindu

The Congress rejected the DMK's offer of 25 seats for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, citing historical precedent.

2Mar

The Hindu

Thirumavalavan, leader of the VCK, maintains the alliance with the DMK despite Congress demands for additional seats.

The Hindu

The DMK is preparing to announce its Rajya Sabha candidates despite ongoing disagreements with the Congress over seat-sharing.

3Mar

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Congress and DMK leaders negotiated behind the scenes to mend their alliance ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

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