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DMK-CPI(M) Seal 5-Seat Deal; NDA Finalizes Tamil Nadu Poll Alliances

The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement, with the CPI(M) securing five constituencies and the Congress party contesting 28 seats. The opposition NDA alliance also concluded its deal, allocating 178 seats to the AIADMK and 27 to the BJP. Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23, with results due on May 4. The electoral landscape also includes actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam as a key contender.

Key Points: DMK-CPI(M) Seat Share Finalized for Tamil Nadu 2026 Polls

  • CPI(M) gets 5 seats in DMK alliance
  • Congress to contest 28 seats
  • NDA finalizes AIADMK (178), BJP (27) seat share
  • Polls scheduled for April 23
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CPI(M) to contest five seats as part of DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu

DMK allocates 5 seats to CPI(M) in Secular Progressive Alliance. Congress gets 28. NDA's AIADMK to contest 178 seats. Polls on April 23.

"it was decided that the Communist Party of India (Marxist)... will contest in 5 Legislative Assembly constituencies - Joint Press Note"

Chennai, March 24

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Communist Party of India on Monday finalised the seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

CPI(M), a constituent of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, will contest in five seats.

"In a discussion held today (March 23, 2026) regarding seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming 2026 Legislative Assembly general election--between the President of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the Chief Minister MK Stalin, and the Secretary of the Tamil Nadu State Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], P Shanmugam--it was decided that the Communist Party of India (Marxist), a constituent of the Secular Progressive Alliance, will contest in 5 (five) Legislative Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu," a press note from the parties read.

Congress will contest 28 seats as part of the DMK-led front.

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), led by President Thol Thirumavalavan, also held a meeting with their alliance partner DMK at a private hotel in Chennai to discuss the seat-sharing formula.

The opposition National Democratic Alliance (NDA) also finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly.

Under the agreement, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) will contest 178 seats, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 27 followed by the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) 18 and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam 11 seats.

Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4. The tenure of the assembly ends on May 10.

Apart from the ruling DMK-led alliance and the NDA, actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is also in the fray.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a Tamilian, I'm just happy the seat-sharing drama is over! Now the actual campaign can begin. The DMK alliance looks united, which is crucial. Vijay's party is the wild card this time. Exciting elections ahead! 🤞
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David E
Interesting to see the BJP getting 27 seats in the NDA. That's a significant number for them in Tamil Nadu. The AIADMK giving away so many seats shows who really holds the cards in that alliance now. National parties are deepening their roots in the state.
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Shreya B
The Left parties have always been principled allies in Tamil Nadu. Even with just 5 seats, their presence adds ideological weight to the Secular Progressive Alliance. Their focus on workers' rights and social justice is needed more than ever.
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Aryan P
Final tally: DMK front seems balanced. Congress 28, CPI(M) 5, VCK will get theirs. The key is to avoid rebel candidates. On the other side, AIADMK contesting 178 is a huge burden for a party still recovering. BJP will be fighting to open its account properly this time.
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Meera T
Hope all this alliance arithmetic translates into good governance. We need stability and continued focus on welfare schemes, education, and industrial growth. Tamil Nadu has been a model state, let's keep it that way regardless of who wins.

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