Chennai, india — The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has constituted a seven‑member high‑level committee to engage in discussions with its alliance partners on seat‑sharing arrangements ahead of the 2026 tamil Nadu Legislative assembly elections, DMK General Secretary Durai Murugan announced on Saturday.
Why This Committee Was Formed
With the tamil Nadu assembly election expected soon, political parties across the state are intensifying preparations. As part of this process, the DMK leadership has taken the initiative to begin negotiations early on with its allied parties about how assembly constituencies are to be allocated among alliance partners in the coming polls.
Leadership and Composition of the Seat‑Sharing Panel
According to the announcement, the committee will be chaired by DMK Treasurer T.R. Baalu. Other members of the panel include several senior leaders from the party:
K.N. Nehru – DMK Principal Secretary
Tiruchi Siva – Deputy General Secretary
A. Raja – Deputy General Secretary
R.S. Bharathi – DMK Organising Secretary
E.V. Velu – High‑Level Executive Committee Member
M.R.K. Panneerselvam – High‑Level Executive Committee Member
This group will represent the DMK in seat‑sharing talks with its allies and coordinate the distribution of constituencies for the election.
Putting Alliances on a Collaborative Track
The seat‑sharing committee formation marks a significant step in steadying the DMK’s alliances and articulating a coordinated electoral strategy. Formal invitations for negotiations are expected to be sent to all key alliance partners, and the first round of talks is planned to begin shortly.
Political Context: Competition and Coordination
The political landscape in tamil Nadu has become more competitive, with multiple parties positioning themselves for the 2026 polls. The DMK is working to strengthen its coalition by planning and negotiating seat shares in advance, giving its allies clarity and cohesion in preparation for the election.
What’s Next
This development comes amid broader election‑related activities by major political parties in the state. With the election calendar on the horizon, discussions on seat allocation and alliances are expected to be among the most crucial talking points in the coming weeks.
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