Tamil Nadu Assembly election: MMK to contest on DMK’s ‘Rising Sun’ symbol
Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) and DMK held talks on February 23, 2026, regarding seat sharing for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The MMK, an ally of the DMK, requested five seats while MDMK, another alliance partner, sought more seats and a Rajya Sabha seat. Both parties will contest independently.
2 MAR 2026
— 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.
3 MAR 2026
— 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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