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IUML Demands 5 Seats from DMK as Tamil Nadu Alliance Talks Begin

The Indian Union Muslim League has formally requested five seats from the DMK for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections during seat-sharing talks. The DMK's negotiation committee, comprising several senior leaders, is holding discussions with alliance partners. Meanwhile, the Naam Tamilar Katchi has released its full list of 234 candidates, promising gender parity with 117 men and 117 women. The AIADMK has also begun its campaign preparations by announcing a set of five election promises for the 2026 polls.

Key Points: Tamil Nadu Seat-Sharing: IUML Demands 5 Seats from DMK

  • IUML demands 5 seats in DMK alliance
  • DMK holds seat-sharing talks with partners
  • NTK releases full list of 234 candidates
  • AIADMK announces poll promises for 2026
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Tamil Nadu: IUML requests DMK to allot 5 seats in upcoming Assembly polls

IUML meets DMK for seat-sharing talks ahead of TN Assembly polls, demanding 5 seats. NTK releases full candidate list, AIADMK announces promises.

"On behalf of IUML, we met the DMK representatives and demanded that five seats should be allotted to us. - KM Kader Mohideen"

Chennai, February 22

Indian Union Muslim League president KM Kader Mohideen met DMK representatives on Sunday for seat-sharing talks ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls here and demanded that five seats be allotted to them to contest the elections under the coalition.

Speaking to reporters, IUML President KM Kader Mohideen said, "On behalf of IUML, we met the DMK representatives and demanded that five seats should be allotted to us."

The DMK's seat-sharing negotiation committe held discussions with alliance partners ahead of the upcoming elections. Senior leaders T.R. Baalu, K.N. Nehru, E.V. Velu, Tiruchi Siva, R.S. Bharathi, and M.R.K. Panneerselvam were present.

The committee members had earlier met the Chief Minister at the camp office for consultations before proceeding to the party headquarters.

Also, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) on Saturday released its full list of 234 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections at the 'Maatrathai Virumbum Makkal Maanadu' held at Alampatti Pudur in Tiruchirappalli.

The party's Chief Coordinator, Seeman, introduced all the candidates on stage and announced that he will be contesting from the Karaikudi Assembly constituency.

According to the party, the list comprises 117 men and 117 women candidates, ensuring equal representation of men and women in the electoral fray. Party leaders said the move reflects NTK's commitment to gender equality in politics.

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Thursday also announced a set of five election promises for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.

The 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly will go to elections this year. In the 2021 polls, the DMK secured 133 seats, leading the Secular Progressive Alliance to victory, while the AIADMK won 66 seats.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting to see NTK's list with 50% women candidates. That's a bold and welcome move for gender equality in TN politics. But will it translate into votes? Their focus seems more on symbolism than ground reality sometimes.
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Karthik V
The real fight is between DMK and AIADMK. These smaller parties making demands... IUML knows their vote bank is crucial in certain constituencies. DMK will likely agree, they need to keep the alliance strong.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the commitment to equal representation by NTK is commendable. More parties across India should adopt such practices. However, the article lacks details on the AIADMK's five promises. What are they offering?
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Manish T
All this political maneuvering... but what about the actual issues? Price rise, unemployment, infrastructure? Hope the election promises focus on development and not just caste/community equations. Tamil Nadu deserves better.
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Anjali F
Seeman contesting from Karaikudi will be interesting to watch! NTK's growth is slow but steady. Meanwhile, DMK seems confident after 2021. The alliance arithmetic is key for them. Let's see if IUML gets all 5 seats they asked for.

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