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TMC Demands 6 Seats From AIADMK-Led NDA As Tamil Nadu Poll Heat Rises

The Tamil Maanila Congress has informally demanded six assembly seats from the AIADMK-led NDA alliance for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. With the poll schedule expected in March for an April vote, all major parties are accelerating alliance discussions and constituency assessments. The AIADMK-led NDA and the DMK-led INDIA bloc have both begun preliminary negotiations with their respective partners, setting the stage for intense seat-sharing talks. These arrangements will significantly shape the political battle for the state assembly.

Key Points: TMC Seeks 6 Seats in AIADMK-NDA for 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections

  • TMC seeks six assembly seats
  • AIADMK leads NDA alliance
  • Formal seat-sharing talks yet to begin
  • DMK also in talks with INDIA bloc allies
  • Elections expected in April 2026
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TMC seeks six seats in AIADMK-led NDA as TN election preparations intensify

TMC demands six assembly seats from AIADMK-led NDA for 2026 Tamil Nadu polls as alliance talks intensify ahead of expected April voting.

"The TMC's demand for six seats has drawn attention, especially since the party was accommodated with a Rajya Sabha seat previously. - Political Observers"

Chennai, Feb 24

The Tamil Maanila Congress has reportedly sought six Assembly seats from the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, even as formal seat-sharing talks within the alliance are yet to begin.

Political sources indicate that the demand has been informally conveyed, setting the stage for what is expected to be intense negotiations in the coming weeks.

With the Assembly elections approaching, all major political parties in Tamil Nadu have stepped up their preparations.

The Election Commission is widely expected to announce the poll schedule in March, with voting likely to take place in April. In anticipation, parties have accelerated alliance discussions, constituency assessments, grassroots mobilisation and public outreach programmes.

The AIADMK is leading the NDA in the state, which currently includes the BJP, PMK, AMMK, TMC, Puthiya Neethi Katchi, Puratchi Bharatham, IJK led by Parivendhar, and Tamizhaga Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam led by John Pandian.

While the AIADMK has not officially commenced seat-sharing negotiations, alliance partners are understood to have begun staking claim to constituencies they wish to contest.

The TMC's demand for six seats has drawn attention, especially since the party was accommodated with a Rajya Sabha seat during the previous electoral cycle.

Observers believe that this earlier arrangement may factor into the upcoming discussion, which is likely to face the challenging task of balancing competing demands.

Meanwhile, political equations have shifted following the DMDK, which was earlier expected to align with the AIADMK, and has aligned with the DMK camp. This development is said to have encouraged other NDA allies to press for more seats.

On the other side, the DMK has already initiated structured discussions with its partners under the INDIA bloc.

The DMK-led alliance includes the Congress, CPI(M), MDMK, MMK, IUML, DMDK and VCK. Talks have reportedly been held with several allies, with indications that the DMK leadership has urged some parties to consider contesting fewer seats compared to previous elections.

As negotiations gather pace on both sides, seat-sharing arrangements are expected to significantly shape the contours of Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly election battle.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a Tamilian, I just want a stable government that focuses on development. All these seat-sharing dramas happen every election. The real issue is water, jobs, and infrastructure. Parties should talk about that more.
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Suresh O
DMDK moving to the DMK side is a big blow to AIADMK. No wonder smaller allies like TMC are feeling confident to ask for more seats. AIADMK leadership needs to handle this carefully or the alliance could weaken further.
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Anjali F
Respectfully, I think the media focuses too much on these political negotiations. What about the common voter's concerns? Price rise is hitting everyone hard. I hope whichever alliance forms the government addresses that first.
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Karthik V
The BJP's presence in the NDA makes this interesting for national politics too. Tamil Nadu's election results often have ripple effects in Delhi. Let's see if the 'Modi factor' works in the state this time.
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Meera T
So many small parties! Puthiya Neethi Katchi, IJK, TMMK... it's hard to keep track. Sometimes I feel these alliances are just for election time and don't represent a clear ideology for the state's future.

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