Congress-DMK Alliance: High Stakes Bargaining in Tamil Nadu Ahead of Elections

• Congress is aggressively negotiating with DMK for more seats and power-sharing in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
• Despite internal calls for a new alliance with actor Vijay's TVK, AICC has directed state leaders to stick with DMK.
• The demand for increased seats and power-sharing, stronger this time, will be discussed at a TNCC executive meeting.
• Historically, Congress's vote share in Tamil Nadu declined after losing power to Dravidian parties in 1967, making alliances crucial.
• DMK faces pressure to accommodate multiple alliance partners within the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), impacting seat allocation.

Why It Matters: Congress is pushing hard for a better deal with DMK in Tamil Nadu, despite internal and alliance pressures.