Tamil Nadu Assembly election: Stalemate over DMK-Congress seat-sharing talks
DMK and Congress leaders have failed to agree on a date for seat-sharing talks ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The DMK is unwilling to accommodate Congress demands for 40 seats, while the Congress insists on their original request. Catholic and CSI bishops in Kanniyakumari district are expressing concern over the potential alliance split, fearing it could benefit other parties.
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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