Tamil Nadu Assembly election: DMK and Congress finally seal pact for 28 seats, one Rajya Sabha berth
DMK and Congress leaders signed a seat-sharing pact for the upcoming Assembly elections, with the Congress contesting 28 seats, an increase from their 2021 allocation. The agreement was reached after negotiations led by P. Chidambaram, a Congress veteran who acted as an emissary for the party high command. The alliance, which had been threatened by power-sharing disputes, will continue for another term.
13 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Assembly election: Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi to contest two seats on DMK’s ‘Rising Sun’ symbol
— The Hindu
The VCK is seeking to secure at least ten seats from the DMK front to maintain its "recognized party" status.
14 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
VCK leaders met with Chief Minister Stalin to advocate for a proportional seat allocation reflecting the party's growth since 2011.
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