TN Polls: Congress-DMK Seat-Sharing Dispute
Deadline Expires Amidst Dispute: The seat-sharing deadline set by the ruling DMK for the congress party ahead of the tamil Nadu assembly elections has expired, fueling speculation about the alliance’s future.
Uncertainty Over Seat Allocation: DMK had asked congress to clarify its final seat demand, but no agreement has been reached. The ruling party wants to finalize allocations to start campaign preparations.
2021 Formula vs congress Demand: In the 2021 elections, congress received 25 seats. DMK proposes the same formula for 2026, along with a rajya sabha seat, while congress is demanding 35 assembly seats citing stronger organizational presence.
Deadlock Complicated by New Parties: With additional allies joining the alliance, DMK faces challenges in balancing seat demands and maintaining a strategically feasible allocation, keeping negotiations at a standstill.
Alliance Future in Limbo: If Congress’s demand for 35 seats is unmet, it may re-evaluate its position, potentially reshaping tamil Nadu’s political equations ahead of the crucial assembly elections.
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