With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing closer, alliance negotiations between the DMK and the Congress have gained fresh momentum following a crucial meeting in Delhi. DMK Parliamentary Party leader Kanimozhi met senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at his residence, focusing on seat-sharing and overall coordination for the upcoming polls. The hour-long discussion is being viewed as a key step towards finalising the alliance framework.
Sources said Kanimozhi presented a tentative list of Assembly constituencies that the DMK is prepared to allocate to its allies, including the Congress. The talks reportedly revolved around the number of seats the Congress would contest and the strategic selection of constituencies based on past electoral performance and local political dynamics.
According to sources, the DMK leadership has indicated its willingness to offer 27 Assembly seats to the Congress, along with support for one Rajya Sabha seat as part of a broader alliance understanding. However, the Congress is understood to be pressing for a slightly higher share, seeking up to 30 Assembly seats in the state.
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While no formal announcement followed the meeting, leaders familiar with the discussions described them as positive and forward-looking. Both parties are said to be keen on avoiding prolonged negotiations and instead aim to reach an early agreement to focus on campaign planning, candidate selection, and grassroots mobilisation.
Kanimozhi also reportedly raised concerns over recent public remarks by some Tamil Nadu Congress leaders on alliance matters. She is said to have urged Rahul Gandhi to ensure that internal differences are not aired publicly, stressing that visible unity is critical to maintaining voter confidence and alliance credibility.
The meeting comes amid heightened political activity in Tamil Nadu, with all major parties stepping up preparations. With both the DMK and the Congress determined to preserve and strengthen their partnership, further rounds of talks are expected soon to iron out differences and seal the seat-sharing deal well ahead of the elections.
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