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DMDK Joins DMK-Led Front for Tamil Nadu Polls, Gets 10 Seats

The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) has finalized an agreement to contest 10 Assembly seats as part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance for the upcoming Tamil Nadu polls. Other allies in the front include the VCK with 8 seats, the CPI(M) with 5, and the Congress with 28 constituencies. The opposing NDA, led by the AIADMK, will contest over 170 seats, with the BJP getting 27 and the PMK 18. The state votes in a single phase on April 23, with results expected on May 4.

Key Points: DMK-DMDK Seat-Sharing Deal for Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

  • DMDK-DMK alliance finalised
  • VCK to contest 8 seats, 6 reserved
  • CPI(M) allotted 5 seats in SPA
  • Main contest between DMK-led SPA and AIADMK-led NDA
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Tamil Nadu polls: DMDK to contest 10 seats in alliance with DMK

DMDK to contest 10 seats with DMK. VCK gets 8, CPI(M) 5, Congress 28. AIADMK-led NDA to contest over 170 seats. Polls on April 23.

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

Chennai, March 24

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam on Tuesday reached a seat-sharing agreement with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

DMDK is set to contest 10 Assembly constituencies across Tamil Nadu. The announcement came after a meeting held between DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin and DMDK General Secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth.

Earlier, the DMK and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) announced their seat-sharing arrangement.

During the discussions on seat-sharing arrangements, it was decided that VCK, which is part of the Secular Progressive Alliance, will contest a total of eight Assembly constituencies. Of these, six constituencies will be reserved, and two will be general constituencies.

The decision to contest six reserved constituencies comes as VCK chief Thol. Thirumavalavan is a Dalit leader.

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

"In a discussion held 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.

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

Meanwhile, under the NDA seat-sharing agreement, the alliance led by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will contest over 170 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been allotted 27 seats, followed by the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) with 18 seats, and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) with 11 seats.

Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4.

The main electoral contest is expected between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which also includes Congress, DMDK, and the VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by AIADMK with the BJP and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies. Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to make his electoral debut with TVK, attempting to turn the upcoming elections into a three-way contest.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
The real story is VCK getting 8 seats with 6 reserved. Thirumavalavan Anna's work for social justice is being recognized. This is a strong, inclusive alliance. 🎯
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Suresh O
Meanwhile, NDA's math is interesting. AIADMK contesting 170+, BJP only 27. After all the noise, BJP's ground strength in TN is still limited to a few pockets. PMK with 18 is the surprise package.
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Anjali F
Respectfully, this entire process feels like musical chairs for the same old politicians. What about policies for youth employment, water management, and industrial growth? The focus is only on seat-sharing arithmetic, not a vision for Tamil Nadu.
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Karthik V
Can't ignore the Vijay factor! TVK entering as a third front could split votes in key areas. April 23 is going to be very, very interesting. 🗳️
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Michael C
Following Tamil Nadu politics from abroad. The DMK alliance seems to have a broader social coalition with VCK and DMDK. Congress with 28 seats is still a major player here, unlike in many other states.

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