Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: DMK in no mood to give into Congress’ demand for more seats
DMK leadership is refusing to concede to Congress demands for more Assembly seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. The party insists on offering 25 seats and one Rajya Sabha seat, but Congress has requested 39 seats and two Rajya Sabha seats. The DMK leader stated they will only engage with Congress if their demands are lowered, while acknowledging reports of a parallel channel for negotiations with the actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The DMK leadership remains unconcerned about potential alliances with TVK and is awaiting a decision from former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam.
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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