Backchannel diplomacy: How DMK and Congress bridged the divide
Congress and DMK leaders worked behind the scenes to mend their alliance ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, along with Karti P. Chidambaram, a Congress MP, played key roles in retaining the alliance. P. Chidambaram, a former Union Minister, was appointed as a negotiator after previous talks with the DMK stalled. The two parties are now working towards a deal that could see the DMK increase its seat share and the Congress secure one Rajya Sabha seat.
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
· THIS STORY — 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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