Tamil Nadu Congress-DMK Seat-Sharing Talks Progressing

16 UPDATES · 13 DAYS · 6 FEB 2026 — 18 FEB 2026

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Latest · 18 Feb 2026

The VCK, led by Thol. Thirumavalavan, reaffirmed its commitment to the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance despite demands for power-sharing from the Congress.

What this timeline covers

This event covers Karti Chidambaram's criticism of the DMK for delaying the formation of a seat-sharing committee, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by Karti Chidambaram, the DMK, or the Congress unless they are direct developments of this specific delay in forming the seat-sharing committee.

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6Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

DMK delaying seat-sharing panel formation, says Karti Chidambaram

7Feb

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K. Selvaperunthagai reported that seat-sharing negotiations with the DMK are progressing smoothly despite the Congress's request for more seats.

8Feb

The Hindu

The DMK is expanding its Assembly seat contest in Karaikal to include Karaikal North, pending successful seat-sharing negotiations with the Congress in Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu

The DMK is expanding its Assembly seat contest in Karaikal to include Karaikal North, pending the outcome of seat-sharing negotiations in Tamil Nadu.

9Feb

The Hindu

The DMK has yet to form a seat-sharing negotiation committee despite meeting with Rahul Gandhi and Stalin, causing frustration within the Congress.

10Feb

The Hindu

Congress leaders urged the DMK to form a seat-sharing negotiation committee immediately to avoid disruptions to national campaign plans.

The Hindu

Anbumani urged the PMK youth wing to work hard to prevent the DMK from retaining power in Tamil Nadu after the Assembly election.

12Feb

The Hindu

The MDMK, led by Durai Vaiko, has declared its intention to secure at least eight seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to achieve Election Commission recognition.

The Hindu

The DMDK leader Premalatha Vijayakant denied reports of alliance negotiations with the DMK and AIADMK, citing denials from key figures.

14Feb

The Hindu

The PMK president, Anbumani Ramadoss, declared the DMK will actively work to defeat the Congress in the upcoming Assembly election due to the DMK's demand for power-sharing.

15Feb

The Hindu

The Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) announced its intention to contest in five Assembly seats as part of the DMK-led alliance.

The Hindu

Newly elected MP B. Manickam Tagore criticized the DMK for its handling of corruption allegations and lack of action against its Madurai North MLA.

The Hindu

Thirumavalavan asserts that no opposition alliance has formed in Tamil Nadu capable of challenging the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance.

16Feb

The Hindu

The DMK has demanded action against Manickam Tagore and Praveen Chakravarty before engaging in seat-sharing talks with the Congress.

The Hindu

The CPI(M) Tamil Nadu secretary argues that the Congress should focus on strengthening its position within the DMK-led alliance rather than demanding power-sharing.

18Feb

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The VCK, led by Thol. Thirumavalavan, reaffirmed its commitment to the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance despite demands for power-sharing from the Congress.

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