US EditionAssembly Elections LIVE: DMK Chief M.K. Stalin Releases Candidate List; Fields Ex-CM Panneerselvam in Bodinayakkanur
DMK secured 164 seats in the alliance for Tamil Nadu polls, including senior leaders, while allies like Congress and VCK received fewer seats, finalizing preparations for April 23 election.
- On Saturday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate list for the 234-member Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, declaring the party will field candidates on 164 constituencies.
- Coalition partners finalized allocations following the announcement, with the Indian National Congress receiving 28 seats including Ponneri and Erode East, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam securing 10 constituencies, and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi completing negotiations Friday for eight seats.
- Key candidate placements include Stalin in Kolathur, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in Chepauk-Triplicane, and former minister Senthil Balaji in Coimbatore South, with the 164 nominees comprising 18 women, 15 doctors and 29 lawyers.
- Congress MP S Jothimani from Karur alleged a total lack of transparency in the constituency selection process, claiming the interests of her party have been "completely compromised" by the DMK-led alliance arrangement.
- Stalin announced the DMK will release its election manifesto on Sunday and begin campaigning Tuesday, with the April 23 polling date set for the 234-member assembly and results declared May 4.
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Tamil Nadu polls: DMK to contest 164 seats, seals alliance pact
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has finalized its seat-sharing agreement with alliance partners for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The party will contest 164 out of 234 seats. Chief Minister M K Stalin released the list of candidates. Key allies like Congress, DMDK, VCK, CPI(M), and CPI have been allocated their respective seats for the polls.
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DMK Announces Candidate List: CM MK Stalin To Contest From Kolathur, Udhayanidhi From Chepauk-Triplicane
DMK releases its first candidate list for Tamil Nadu elections, detailing key contending seats, renominations, and how alliance partners share seats with Congress and regional parties.
Tamil Nadu polls: DMK declares all 164 candidates, fields CM Stalin from Kolathur; gives 70 seats to allies
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday announced the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in the coastal state, declaring that his party will field candidates on 164 constituencies. As per the list, Stalin will contest from the Kolathur assembly constituency, while his son and deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin will fight from Chepauk-Triplicane. Announcing the party candidates at a press …
Assembly Elections LIVE: DMK chief M.K. Stalin releases candidate list; fields ex-CM Panneerselvam in Bodinayakkanur
Assembly elections 2026 live updates: Get real-time updates, full polling schedules, candidate lists and key constituency analysis as India prepares for the 4 May counting day. Follow The Hindu for more updates.
In view of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin today (28-03-26) released the list of DMK candidates who will contest directly in 164 constituencies after completing the seat distribution to the alliance parties. Accordingly, 60 newcomers and 18 women have been given the opportunity to contest in this election on behalf of DMK. In particular, this list of candidates includes 125 degree holder…
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