Set up seat-sharing committee immediately, Congress tells DMK
Congress leaders in New Delhi expressed frustration over the DMK's delay in seat-sharing negotiations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election. They argued that time is running out and an immediate decision was needed to allow for proper candidate selection and campaign preparation. Kharge, the Congress president, and Selvaperunthagai, the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president, urged the DMK to form a negotiation committee and initiate seat-sharing discussions. They emphasized that this delay is disrupting national Congress plans for campaigning in Tamil Nadu.
16 FEB 2026
— 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.
18 FEB 2026
— 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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