DMK and Congress Initiate Formal Seat-Sharing Discussions for Assembly Polls

Entertainment National Sports Markets Business & Economy Lifestyle World Astrology & Religion Technology Education & Jobs Auto Politics Viral Opinions

Loading more articles...

DMK-Congress Begin Formal Seat-Sharing Talks for Upcoming Assembly Election

Representational image (Image: News18)

N

News18•28-02-2026, 12:15

DMK-Congress Begin Formal Seat-Sharing Talks for Upcoming Assembly Election

•Ruling DMK and major ally Congress commence formal seat-sharing discussions for the upcoming Assembly election.
•Congress delegation, led by AICC in-charge Girish Chodankar, met with DMK panel at Anna Arivalayam.
•Congress seeks more than the 25 Assembly seats contested in 2021, a Rajya Sabha seat, and a share in power.
•AICC in-charge Girish Chodankar declined to comment on specific demands, promising details later.

Read Full Article on News18 in English

✦

More like this

✦

More like this

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched the Anbukkarangal scheme to offer financial support to the education of orphaned children or those who have lost one parent. Under the initiative, a monthly assistance of Rs 2,000 to children upto the age of 18 and helps them continue their education without a break. The government would provide support to the children to pursue their higher education too.

The Anbukkarangal scheme was launched under the Thayumanavar scheme and the monthly aid would be provided to 6,082 children every month, the CM said.

DMK-Congress Seat-Sharing Stalemate: Congress Demands 45, DMK Offers 25

कांग्रेस और डीएमके ने तमिलनाडु में विधानसभा चुनाव को देखते हुए सीट बंटवारा कर लिया है. अब औपचारिक घोषणा का इंतजार है. (फाइल फोटो)

Congress Learns from Bihar, Finalizes Tamil Nadu Seat-Sharing Early; NDA in Trouble

Palaniswami dismissed the idea of potential alliance with V K Sasikala’s newly formed party, clarifying that no such discussions took place. (Image X)

TN Elections 2026: AIADMK to start seat talks, DMK gives Congress ultimatum

Tamil Nadu Polls: Congress Questions DMK On Pending Alliance Talks

Congress to DMK: 'We're Ready, Are You?' Amid Seat-Sharing Talks Delay

तमिलनाडु चुनाव में डीएमके और कांग्रेस में सीट बंटवारे को लेकर बातचीत चल रही है. (फाइल फोटो)

Chidambaram to Finalize Congress-DMK Seat Deal for Tamil Nadu Elections

Tamil Nadu Polls: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with MK Stalin

DMK-Congress Seal TN Poll Pact: Congress Gets 28 Seats, 1 Rajya Sabha Spot