The Communist Party of India (CPI) has set up a four-member committee to discuss seat-sharing with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming Assembly election. This move, part of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), was decided during a meeting of the CPI State Executive Committee in Chennai chaired by S. Kalaichelvam.
Heading the committee is CPI State secretary M. Veerapandian, with members including senior leaders R. Mutharasan, K. Subbarayan, and G. Palanisamy. They are tasked with negotiating with the DMK leadership to finalize seat allocation details. The first round of discussions is scheduled for February 27, where the CPI will present its demands based on factors like organizational strength and past performance.
The CPI, a significant part of the DMK-led alliance, traditionally contests a select number of seats in Tamil Nadu. The party aims to strengthen its existing strongholds while also exploring new opportunities in various constituencies. Emphasizing alliance unity and coordinated campaigning, the CPI’s move comes amidst increasing political activities in the state ahead of the official election schedule announcement.
