Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: TMCP Joins NDA

30 UPDATES · 15 DAYS · 23 MAR 2026 — 6 APR 2026

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Latest · 6 Apr 2026

The AIADMK is facing a two-pronged challenge from former leaders O. Panneerselvam and V.K. Sasikala, who are campaigning against the current leadership.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the seat-sharing arrangement announced by the AIADMK for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by the AIADMK, BJP, PMK, AMMK, and Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) unless they are direct developments of this seat-sharing announcement.

The full story, from the beginning

23Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: AIADMK allots 27 seats to BJP, 18 to PMK

24Mar

The Hindu

The Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026 will see the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) contest five seats for the NDA, using the BJP's 'Lotus' symbol.

The Hindu

The DMK finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, allocating seats to the DMDK and VCK.

The Hindu

Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam will not contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections but will support the secular progressive alliance led by the DMK.

The Hindu

The Election Commission of India reviewed election preparations for upcoming polls in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, and confirmed Tamil Nadu's election date.

25Mar

The Hindu

The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance finalized seat allocations for the upcoming Assembly elections, granting one seat each to the SDPI, MJK, and MPP.

The Hindu

Thirumavalavan urged Chief Minister Stalin to allow Makkal Needhi Maiam to contest the Assembly election under its own symbol.

27Mar

The Hindu

P. Chidambaram predicts the DMK-Congress alliance will secure a comfortable majority in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.

28Mar

The Hindu

The DMK has allocated the Padmanabhapuram Assembly constituency to the Congress, effectively removing T. Mano Thangaraj's ability to contest.

The Hindu

The DMK finalized seat-sharing agreements with several allies, allocating constituencies to each party for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election.

29Mar

The Hindu

The AIADMK secured a majority of seats in the 2024 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, winning 65 out of 85 segments where their combined votes exceeded those of the DMK-led SPA.

30Mar

The Hindu

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president announced the party's Assembly election candidates will be announced within a day or two following a meeting of the AICC central election committee.

The Hindu

DMK leader Thamizhachi Thangapandian argues that the 2026 Assembly election is a battle between secularism and polarization, emphasizing the DMK's focus on electoral promises and addressing social issues.

31Mar

The Hindu

The AIADMK has finalized its candidate list for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, contesting 167 seats as part of the NDA.

The Hindu

Edappadi K. Palaniswami, AIADMK general secretary, pledged to eliminate ganja from Tamil Nadu within three months if the party regains power.

1Apr

The Hindu

DMK president M. K. Stalin launched his campaign for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, urging voters to boycott the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance.

The Hindu

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election is becoming increasingly contested, with multiple political parties vying for power.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin challenged Edappadi K. Palaniswami to clarify his stance on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

2Apr

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu political parties are releasing manifestos emphasizing welfare promises for voters ahead of the 2026 assembly election.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu political parties are emphasizing welfare promises in their 2026 Assembly election manifestos.

3Apr

The Hindu

M.K. Stalin refuted Edappadi K. Palaniswami's comments on his relationship with his late father, emphasizing the DMK's achievements and urging voters to support the party.

The Hindu

Edappadi K. Palaniswami accuses M.K. Stalin and his family of controlling the Tamil Nadu government since 2021.

4Apr

The Hindu

Edappadi K. Palaniswami pledged to reopen the red sand quarry case investigation and hold officials accountable for false testimony if the AIADMK wins the Tamil Nadu Assembly election.

5Apr

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accused Edappadi K. Palaniswami of spreading lies and betraying Jayalalithaa's legacy during a campaign rally.

The Hindu

DMK president M.K. Stalin declared the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to be a direct contest between his party and the AIADMK.

The Hindu

DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant accuses AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami of breaking a 2024 election pact promise regarding a Rajya Sabha seat.

The Hindu

DMK leader M.K. Stalin asserts that his party will benefit from a multi-cornered contest in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, due to the strength of the Secular Progressive Alliance.

The Hindu

The Palacode constituency in Tamil Nadu will experience a tight three-way contest between the DMK, AIADMK, and TVK, with Dr. S. Senthil Kumar's entry potentially shifting the vote share.

The Hindu

The AIADMK is strategically targeting Cauvery delta districts to capitalize on anti-incumbency and a strong voter base.

6Apr

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The AIADMK is facing a two-pronged challenge from former leaders O. Panneerselvam and V.K. Sasikala, who are campaigning against the current leadership.

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