Tamil Nadu Election 2026: DMK, AIADMK Finalize Alliances, Set for High-Voltage Battle

• DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) to contest 234 seats; DMK fields candidates in 164 constituencies, allies get 70.
• Congress allotted 28 seats, CPI and CPI(M) 5 each, VCK 8, MDMK 4, DMDK 10, and IUML 2.
• AIADMK-led NDA to contest 167 seats; AIADMK releases final candidate list, including key Chennai constituencies.
• Chief Minister MK Stalin (Kolathur) and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin (Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni) face AIADMK challengers.
• Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerges as a potential third front, adding a new dimension to the elections.