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TMC(M) Joins AIADMK-Led NDA, Gets 5 Seats for Tamil Nadu Polls

The Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC-M) has finalized a seat-sharing agreement with the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, securing five constituencies. Party president GK Vasan announced the party will contest on the BJP's 'Lotus' symbol instead of its traditional 'Cycle' due to technical issues with the Election Commission. The broader NDA deal allocates 178 seats to the AIADMK, 27 to the BJP, 18 to the PMK, and 11 to the AMMK. The state will vote in a single phase on April 23, with results expected in early May.

Key Points: TMC(M) Secures 5 Seats in AIADMK-NDA Alliance for TN Polls

  • Seat-sharing deal finalized
  • TMC(M) to contest on BJP's 'Lotus' symbol
  • AIADMK to contest 178 seats
  • Polls scheduled for April 23
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Tamil Nadu polls: TMC(M) gets five seats in AIADMK-led NDA

GK Vasan's Tamil Maanila Congress joins AIADMK-led NDA, gets 5 constituencies to contest on BJP's symbol for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

"We have five winning constituencies... help the AIADMK form a government - GK Vasan"

Chennai, March 25

Following a meeting with Union Minister Piyush Goyal and AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, Tamil Maanila Congress president GK Vasan on Tuesday announced that a seat-sharing agreement had been reached with the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance, which has secured the party five constituencies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Speaking to reporters, Vasan expressed high confidence in his party's "winnability," asserting that securing these five "winning constituencies" is a strategic move to help the AIADMK come to power and "throw out" the incumbent "anti-people" government.

"We have signed a deal for agreements of constituencies with the NDA in Tamil Nadu. We have five winning constituencies. Tamil Maanila Congress will win in all five constituencies and help the AIADMK form a government in Tamil Nadu," said Vasan.

He announced that the party would contest on the BJP's 'Lotus' symbol instead of its traditional 'Cycle' emblem, citing "technical problems" with the Election Commission regarding the cycle symbol.

"Winnability is very important. Adjustability for winnability will assure the winner. Anti-incumbency vote is at its peak in Tamil Nadu, so the anti-people government should be thrown out," he said, further predicting a decisive victory for the NDA-AIADMK alliance in the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.

"A new government, good government, development government of the NDA-AIADMK will come into power immediately in the first week of May," he said.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) 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.

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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Priyanka N
As a Tamilian, I'm just tired of this constant alliance shuffling every election. First, it's about ideology, then it's about 'winnability'. Vasan saar, people want stable policies and development, not just seat-sharing arithmetic. 🤷‍♀️
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Suresh O
Strong NDA alliance is good for Tamil Nadu. DMK government has failed on many fronts. We need a change. EPS is an experienced administrator. If all these parties work together without internal fights, they can provide a good alternative.
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Anjali F
The 'technical problems' with the Cycle symbol excuse is a bit hard to swallow. It's clearly a strategic surrender to the BJP's larger brand. GK Vasan's father would be turning in his grave. Congress values diluted for five seats.
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Karthik V
PMK with 18 seats and AMMK with 11... this is a very caste and region-based coalition. Hope they focus on a common development agenda for the whole state rather than just catering to their respective vote banks. Tamil Nadu needs vision.
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Michael C
Watching from abroad, the Tamil Nadu election is always fascinating. The DMK vs AIADMK dynamic is classic, but with BJP now a persistent player, the calculus changes. A strong opposition alliance is healthy for democracy. April 23 will be decisive!

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