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DMK Seals CPI, Congress Deals; Talks with Kamal Haasan's MNM for TN Polls

The ruling DMK has held a second round of seat-sharing talks with Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam as alliances solidify for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Communist Party of India has already finalised an agreement to contest five seats under the DMK-led alliance, with Congress securing 28 constituencies. The Election Commission has announced voting will be held in a single phase on April 23, with results on May 4. The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA, with actor Vijay also making his political debut.

Key Points: TN 2026 Polls: DMK Seat-Sharing Talks with MNM, CPI Deal Finalised

  • DMK holds 2nd round of talks with Kamal Haasan's MNM
  • CPI finalises deal for 5 seats with DMK
  • Congress to contest 28 assembly seats
  • Tamil Nadu polls set for April 23 in single phase
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TN elections 2026: DMK holds second round of seat-sharing talks with Kamal Haasan's MNM

DMK holds seat-sharing talks with Kamal Haasan's MNM, finalises deals with CPI and Congress for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on April 23.

"the CPI will contest five Assembly constituencies as part of the DMK-led alliance - Tamil Nadu CPI Secretary M. Veerapandian"

Chennai, March 19

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the ruling DMK's seat-sharing committee held its second round of talks with leaders from Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam at the party headquarters on Thursday. This development comes as alliance partners work to streamline seat allocations before the polls.

Meanwhile, the Communist Party of India (CPI) has finalised its seat-sharing agreement with the DMK for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, scheduled for April 23. Under the agreement, signed in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Tamil Nadu CPI Secretary M. Veerapandian, the CPI will contest five Assembly constituencies as part of the DMK-led alliance.

Additonally, Congress has also reached a seat-sharing arrangement. It will contest 28 assembly constituencies. The DMK had allocated a Rajya Sabha berth to the Congress. Another alliance partner, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), will contest on four seats in the 234-member state assembly.

Earlier, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into effect immediately, with the initiation of the election process for the 234-member state assembly, whose current tenure ends on May 10.

The main electoral contest is expected between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes DMK, Congress, and other parties, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) with BJP and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies. Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to make his political debut in this election with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won with 133 seats. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) followed with 66 seats. Congress stood at 18 seats. The state saw a voter turnout of 76.6 per cent.

- ANI

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Priya S
Congress getting 28 seats seems fair, considering their performance last time. But the real question is about governance after the elections. All these talks about seats, but what about a concrete plan for water, jobs, and infrastructure? 🤔
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Rahul R
With Vijay's TVK entering the fray, it's going to be a very interesting election! A three-cornered contest maybe? But alliances are key in TN politics. Let's see if the 'star' parties can convert fan following into votes.
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Meera T
The Model Code of Conduct is in place, time for some actual policy debate now. Hope the focus shifts from seat-sharing arithmetic to what each alliance promises for the state's future. The youth are watching.
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Karthik V
CPI getting only 5 seats? They are a long-standing ally. Seems like the bigger parties always squeeze the smaller ones. This is the problem with alliance politics sometimes.
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Ashley H
Following this from the US. Tamil Nadu's political landscape is so dynamic with film stars turning politicians. Hope the democratic process is smooth and the best team wins for the people's welfare.

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