DMK-Congress seat-sharing deal: A successful but battered alliance
After intense negotiations, the Congress and DMK have reached a seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Congress, which secured three additional seats and a Rajya Sabha berth from the DMK, is preparing for an experiment in the state despite its long-standing alliance with the party. The agreement was brokered by former Union Minister P. Chidambaram after intense negotiations between the parties' leaders.
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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