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DMK Alliance Poised for Sweep, Could Win 200 Seats: Vaiko Predicts

MDMK leader Vaiko has expressed strong confidence that the DMK-led secular progressive alliance will achieve a sweeping victory in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. He estimates the DMK itself could win around 200 of the 234 seats, allowing it to form a government on its own. The alliance's seat-sharing arrangement includes Congress, communist parties, and several regional allies contesting the remaining seats. The election, scheduled for April 23, will see a direct contest between the DMK alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA.

Key Points: DMK Alliance to Sweep TN Polls, Win 200 Seats: Vaiko

  • DMK-led alliance predicted to sweep
  • DMK may win around 200 seats
  • Key constituencies reserved for DMK candidates
  • Polls set for April 23, counting May 4
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DMK-led alliance will sweep polls, party to win around 200 seats: MDMK chief Vaiko

MDMK chief Vaiko predicts DMK-led alliance will sweep Tamil Nadu polls, with DMK alone winning around 200 seats. Details on seat-sharing and key candidates.

"This election secular progressive alliance headed by DMK will sweep the polls. - Vaiko"

Chennai, March 29

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam founder and General Secretary Vaiko expressed confidence in the DMK-led alliance's prospects in the upcoming Assembly elections, stating that the secular progressive front will sweep the polls and the party could win around 200 seats.

Speaking to ANI, Vaiko said, "This election secular progressive alliance headed by DMK will sweep the polls. My estimate is that DMK will win around 200 seats... Dravadian model government will continue after these assembly elections, and DMK on its own will run the ministry."

Meanwhile, the DMK will contest 164 out of the 234 constituencies in the state, while 70 seats have been allocated to its alliance partners. These partners include the Congress Party with 28 seats, the Communist Party of India (CPI) with 5 seats, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) with 5 seats, VCK with 8 seats, and MDMK with 4 seats.

Other smaller parties in the alliance include the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) with 10 seats, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) with 2 seats, and several other regional parties.

Notably, the DMK has reserved key constituencies such as Kanyakumari, Radhapuram, Palayamkottai, and Aruppukottai for its candidates. The party has fielded CM MK Stalin as the candidate for the Kolathur constituency and announced Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni. Other prominent DMK candidates include Mahesh for Kanyakumari, Appavu for Radhapuram, Vahab for Palayamkottai, Kalaikathiravan for Tenkasi, and KKSSR Ramachandran for Aruppukottai.

Earlier, a week ago, a discussion was held between DMK chief MK Stalin and MDMK general secretary Vaiko regarding seat-sharing arrangements.

During the meeting, it was decided that the MDMK, which is part of the Secular Progressive Alliance, will contest in four Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu. Of these, the party will contest in three constituencies using the DMK's "Rising Sun" symbol, and in one constituency using the symbol allotted to the MDMK.

Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4. The current tenure of the 234-member state assembly ends on May 10.

The polls will be a contest between the ruling DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA in the state. Actor-turned-politician Vijay has also thrown a hat in the ring by launching Tamilaga Vetteri Kazhagam (TVK).

- ANI

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Priya S
200 seats seems like a very optimistic number. While the alliance is strong, the AIADMK-BJP combine will put up a tough fight. Also, Vijay's new party TVK might cut into some votes. Let's wait and watch! 🤔
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Rohit P
Good to see a strong secular alliance. In today's times, it's important to vote for parties that uphold our constitutional values and don't divide people. The DMK-led front represents that in TN.
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Anjali F
Respectfully, I hope the focus is on governance and not just winning seats. The last term had some good initiatives, but also saw issues like the Chennai floods and rising prices. Voters will judge on performance.
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Karthik V
The seat-sharing seems well-managed. Giving 70 seats to allies shows DMK's confidence. MDMK getting only 4 seats is interesting though. Vaiko is a senior leader, hope his party gets due respect in the alliance.
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Michael C
Following Tamil Nadu politics from abroad. The DMK's social justice and education policies are commendable. Hope the stability continues for further development. The single-phase poll on April 23rd will be crucial!

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