Tamil Nadu Congress Seeks Power Share in Upcoming Elections

7 UPDATES · 13 DAYS · 5 JAN 2026 — 17 JAN 2026

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Latest · 17 Jan 2026

Congress leaders met with TNCC and Puducherry unit leaders to discuss a pre-poll alliance with the DMK for the upcoming Assembly elections.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Congress party's demand for power-sharing in the Tamil Nadu state government following the Assembly poll, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific demand. It excludes other actions or statements by the Congress party, its leaders, or the Tamil Nadu government unless they directly relate to or develop from this specific demand for power-sharing.

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5Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Congress MP stands firm on demand for sharing power in Tamil Nadu after Assembly poll

6Jan

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee leaders are advocating for a share in power for the upcoming Assembly elections.

7Jan

The Hindu

Priyank Kharge, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister, defended the Congress party's structure and criticized K.N. Rajanna's claim that the party is dependent on Siddaramaiah.

10Jan

The Hindu

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president, K. Selvaperunthagai, refuted claims of "backdoor politics" and emphasized transparent negotiations in seat-sharing discussions.

11Jan

The Hindu

The AICC is seeking a verbal assurance from the DMK regarding power-sharing in the next Tamil Nadu Cabinet.

16Jan

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Congress leaders will meet with AICC leaders in Delhi to discuss power-sharing arrangements with the DMK ahead of the upcoming Assembly election.

17Jan

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Congress leaders met with TNCC and Puducherry unit leaders to discuss a pre-poll alliance with the DMK for the upcoming Assembly elections.

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