US EditionDMK and Congress: Strategic Seat-Sharing Talks for Tamil Nadu Elections
The DMK has engaged key allies including Congress, CPI(M), and IUML in seat-sharing talks as part of alliance preparations for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
- On February 22, 2026 the DMK's seat-sharing committee began talks with the Indian Union Muslim League at Anna Arivalayam, and K.C. Venugopal has sought a meeting with M.K. Stalin tonight accompanied by Girish Chodankar.
- With seat negotiations under way, the IUML has requested five seats, up from three, as CPI plans to seek a two-digit share on February 26, 2026, prompting the DMK to urge allies to scale down demands.
- Citing past allotments, IUML leader Kader Mohideen described the IUML as a socio-political group representing jamats and recalled 16 constituencies allotted in M. Karunanidhi's time, while T.R. Baalu noted IUML's 2021 losses and urged seats for new entrants like DMDK and Makkal Needhi Maiam.
- Shanmugam argued that unclear leadership between the BJP and AIADMK harms opposition unity, contending Edappadi Palaniswami is sidelined and outside influence weakens their prospects.
- The combination of welfare schemes and possible new entrants frames longer‑term electoral dynamics, as DMK officials cite coalition cohesion and reports suggest Sasikala may form a new party.
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DMK begins seat talks with allies for Tamil Nadu polls; Congress seeks larger share
Sources said the meeting helped ease tensions between the allies but remained inconclusive, with Congress seeking more seats than the 25 it contested in 2021, while the DMK is reportedly considering allotting around 27–28 constituencies.
Tamil Nadu: IUML Requests DMK to Allot 5 Seats in Upcoming Assembly Polls
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) president KM Kader Mohideen met DMK representatives on Sunday for seat-sharing talks ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls here and demanded that five seats be allotted to them to contest the elections under the coalition. India News | Tamil Nadu: IUML Requests DMK to Allot 5 Seats in Upcoming Assembly Polls.
Tamil Nadu election: DMK begins seat-sharing talks with allies, K.C. Venugopal to meet MK Stalin
On February 22, the DMK’s seat-sharing committee began talks with leaders of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) at ‘Anna Arivalayam’. The IUML, which was allotted three seats in the 2021 Assembly elections, has now requested five seats.
TN polls: IUML requests DMK to allot five assembly seats
Chennai, Feb 22 (PTI) IUML president Kader Mohideen on Sunday formally placed a request for five assembly constituencies before the DMK for the upcoming elections. The IUML leader further advocated for broader Muslim representation within the alliance, stating that 16 constituencies should be allocated to various Muslim organisations under the DMK umbrella to ensure adequate […]
DMK commences seat sharing talks with allies, AICC leader Venugopal calls on CM Stalin
Chennai, Feb 22 (PTI) Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK on Sunday commenced seat-sharing talks with allies for the Assembly election due in April and Congress leader K C Venugopal called on Chief Minister MK Stalin at his Alwarpet residence.According to TN Congress Committee sources, Venugopal, in the about 45-minute meeting apprised Stalin about his party's expectations and the constituencies it wished to contest.The talks between Stalin and Venugopal ha…
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