NDA holds first seat-sharing talks in Tamil Nadu

The NDA alliance, led by AIADMK, has begun the first round of seat-sharing talks for the 2026 elections. The discussions aim to challenge the ruling DMK. Specific seat numbers remain undisclosed.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu, under the leadership of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), conducted the first round of seat-sharing talks for the 2026 assembly elections. These negotiations are intended to mount a challenge against the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). However, details regarding the number of seats allocated to each party have not been disclosed.

This alliance represents an effort to unify opposition forces in the state. Reports published on December 24, 2025, describe the talks as an initial step in election preparations. Led by AIADMK, the NDA aims to break DMK's dominance in Tamil Nadu politics.

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