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NDA Finalizes Tamil Nadu Seat Deal: AIADMK 178, BJP 27, PMK 18, AMMK 11

The National Democratic Alliance has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Tamil Nadu legislative assembly elections. The AIADMK will lead the alliance by contesting 178 of the 234 seats, while the BJP has been allotted 27 seats. The announcement was made by AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami at a joint press conference attended by key alliance leaders. The state will vote in a single phase on April 23, setting up a direct contest with the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance.

Key Points: NDA Seat-Sharing Finalized for Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls

  • AIADMK gets 178 seats
  • BJP allotted 27 constituencies
  • Polls scheduled for April 23
  • Main contest vs DMK-led alliance
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NDA finalises Tamil Nadu seat-sharing: AIADMK to contest 178, BJP 27, PMK 18, AMMK 11

AIADMK to contest 178 seats, BJP 27 in NDA's Tamil Nadu alliance for April 23 polls. Key leaders announce deal.

"I already informed Piyush Goyal that we are ready to contest under the lotus symbol - AC Shanmugam"

Chennai, March 23

The National Democratic Alliance has finalised its seat-sharing arrangement in Tamil Nadu for the upcoming 234-member legislative assembly elections.

Under the agreement, the alliance led by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will contest 178 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party has been allotted 27 seats, followed by the Pattali Makkal Katchi with 18 seats, and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam with 11 seats.

The announcement was made by AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami during a joint press conference at the party's headquarters in Chennai. The event was attended by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagendran, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss, and AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran.

Separately, AC Shanmugam, founder of the Puthiya Needhi Katchi, stated that he has informed Piyush Goyal of his party's willingness to contest nine constituencies under the BJP's lotus symbol. He also referenced his past electoral performances in Vellore, noting that he secured 3.25 lakh votes in 2014 under the BJP symbol and 4.70 lakh votes when contesting with AIADMK support.

"In 2014, along with PM Modi, the then candidate, we contested under the lotus symbol and I got 3.25 lakh votes in Vellore. I contested from Vellore under AIADMK and got 4.70 lakh votes... I already informed Piyush Goyal that we are ready to contest under the lotus symbol and gave a list of 9 constituencies, asking for 4-3," said Shanmugam.

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 main electoral contest is expected between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes Congress, DMDK, and other parties. Looking to unseat the ruling alliance are the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) with BJP and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a Tamilian, I'm just tired of these alliances changing every election. Last time it was different, this time it's different. Where is the consistency in ideology? Parties just want power. Hope the people of TN vote for development and stability, not just these arithmetic games.
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Anbumani Ramadoss
PMK getting 18 seats is a good deal. They have a strong base in the northern districts. This alliance has the potential to challenge the DMK front if they work together properly. But EPS needs to ensure there is no internal sabotage.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the BJP focusing on state elections through alliances. 27 seats for a national party in a strong regional state like Tamil Nadu seems strategic. It's about building a presence block by block. The AC Shanmugam situation shows how complex these negotiations can be!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I have to criticize this. AIADMK contesting 178 seats? After their performance in the Lok Sabha polls? This feels like overconfidence. The alliance might be united at the top, but will the grassroots workers of AIADMP work for BJP candidates and vice-versa? That's the real test.
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Nisha Z
The inclusion of AMMK with 11 seats is a masterstroke to bring back the hardcore Sasikala loyalists. TTV Dhinakaran still has his vote bank. This election is going to be very, very close. DMK shouldn't get complacent. 🗳️

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