With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing near, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Congress are intensifying their alliance discussions following a key meeting in Delhi.
DMK’s Parliamentary Party leader Kanimozhi met with senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi to discuss seat-sharing and alliance coordination, signaling progress in their understanding for the upcoming state polls.
During the hour-long meeting between Kanimozhi and Rahul Gandhi, a tentative list of Assembly constituencies that DMK is willing to allocate to its allies, including the Congress, was shared, focusing on past performance and local political dynamics.
The DMK has proposed offering 27 Assembly seats to the Congress and supporting an additional Rajya Sabha seat as part of the broader alliance, while the Congress is pushing for a larger share, aiming for up to 30 Assembly seats.
Leaders involved in the talks described the discussions as positive and forward-looking, emphasizing the need to swiftly reach a consensus to concentrate on campaign strategies and candidate selection.
Kanimozhi also addressed concerns about public remarks made by certain Tamil Nadu Congress leaders, urging Rahul Gandhi to maintain internal unity within the alliance to present a strong front against the Opposition and uphold voter trust.
The meeting between Kanimozhi and Rahul Gandhi occurs amidst heightened political activities in Tamil Nadu, with both parties eager to solidify their alliance through further discussions to resolve differences and finalize the seat-sharing agreement.
