NewKerala.com

DMK Gears Up for Mega State Conference as TN 2026 Poll Battle Heats Up

Preparations are intensifying in Tiruchirappalli for the DMK's massive state conference expected to draw around 10 lakh cadres. Simultaneously, the NDA is organizing a large-scale public meeting to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just two days later. In a key pre-poll development, the DMK and Congress have finalized their seat-sharing agreement, with Congress securing 28 assembly seats. The 2026 Tamil Nadu elections are shaping up to be a fierce three-way contest involving the DMK-led alliance, the BJP-AIADMK NDA, and actor Vijay's new political party.

Key Points: DMK State Conference & Modi's NDA Rally Set Stage for TN 2026 Polls

  • DMK's 12th State Conference on March 9
  • NDA's mega rally with PM Modi on March 11
  • DMK-Congress finalize seat-sharing for 2026
  • TN polls shaping as a three-way contest
3 min read

Tamil Nadu: Preparations underway for DMK State Conference on March 9

DMK prepares for a 10-lakh cadre conference in Trichy, while NDA plans a major Modi rally. Congress finalizes seat-sharing with DMK for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.

"This is a very happy moment for us. We have received 28 seats from the DMK. - K Selvaperunthagai"

Tiruchirappalli, March 5

Preparations are in full swing for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's State Conference, scheduled to be held in Tiruchirappalli on March 9.

According to party sources, around 10 lakh cadres are expected to participate in the 12th State Conference. The event comes ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with key announcements likely to be made regarding the party's electoral promises.

With just a few days remaining for the grand event, party leaders and organisers are intensifying arrangements at Siruganur along the Trichy-Chennai National Highway.

As part of the opening ceremony, a 100-foot-tall flagpole is being erected for the hoisting of the DMK party flag.

DMK is looking forward to retaining power in the state, while pitching 'Dravidian Model 2.0' and posing Dravidian ideology as a plank against the BJP-AIADMK alliance.

Meanwhile, preparations are also underway for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) public meeting to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 11 in Trichy.

The meeting is scheduled to be held on a 22-acre site near Edamalaipatti Pudur.

The venue is located near the Tiruchi-Madurai National Highway and is approximately 5 kilometres from the Trichy International Airport.

BJP Tamil Nadu State President Nainar Nagendran told reporters, "NDA public meeting in Tiruchirappalli would be conducted on the scale of a major conference, with participation expected to exceed five lakh people."

In recent developments in the run-up to the elections, on Wednesday, DMK and Congress finalized their seat-sharing formula after the second round of talks. Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai expressed joy after securing 28 assembly seats along with one seat in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from the DMK.

"This is a very happy moment for us. We have received 28 seats from the DMK, and I sincerely thank all our national and state leaders who made this possible. The alliance would strongly oppose divisive and fascist forces," he said.

The 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly will go to the polls in the first half of 2026, where the incumbent MK Stalin-led Secular Progressive Alliance will look to win against the BJP-AIADMK-led NDA. Actor-turned-politician Vijay's entry with his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is expected to turn the Tamil Nadu polls into a three-way contest.

In the 2021 polls, the DMK won 133 seats in the 2021 Assembly polls. Congress won 18, PMK won five, VCK won four, and others won eight seats. The Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), led by DMK, which consisted of Congress, won 159 seats collectively.

While the NDA won 75 seats, the AIADMK emerged as the largest party in the alliance with 66 seats.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rohit P
Good to see Congress and DMK finalizing their alliance early. A strong, united opposition is crucial. The 'Dravidian Model' has done some good work in education and health. Hope the conference outlines a clear vision for the next term. 🤞
A
Arjun K
A 100-foot flagpole? Seriously? Imagine the cost. That money could fund so many local projects. This is the problem with our politics – too much symbolism, not enough substance. Let's talk about policies, not pole heights.
S
Siddharth J
With PM Modi's rally just two days later, Trichy is going to be the political hotspot of the month! The 2026 election is shaping up to be very interesting, especially with Vijay's TVK entering the fray. A three-cornered contest will keep everyone on their toes.
K
Kavya N
As a Tamilian, I'm proud of our strong political consciousness. These conferences are important for cadre morale and setting the agenda. Hoping the Dravidian Model 2.0 focuses heavily on women's safety and employment opportunities for the youth.
V
Vikram M
The seat-sharing math is always fascinating. Congress getting 28 seats seems fair for the alliance's strength. The real challenge for DMK will be to counter the combined organizational power of BJP and AIADMK at the ground level. It's all about booth management.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50