Stalemate continues in DMK-CPI(M) seat-sharing talks

Seat-sharing talks for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections between the ruling DMK and CPI(M) made no progress on March 20, 2026. The two sides did not communicate with each other, sources said. The delay has stalled constituency identification and candidate announcements.

There was no progress in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election seat-sharing talks between the ruling DMK and the CPI(M) on Friday, March 20, 2026. Both sides did not communicate with each other, sources said. This stalemate has delayed the next phase of preparations, including identifying constituencies and announcing candidates. Another key ally, the VCK, has demanded at least eight seats, but the DMK has offered only seven. The ongoing delay impacts the overall election timeline. DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has scheduled to launch his campaign on April 3.

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Political leaders from DMK-SPA and AIADMK-NDA alliances shaking hands over a Tamil Nadu electoral map, announcing 2026 assembly seat-sharing pacts.
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Seat-sharing pacts finalized for Tamil Nadu 2026 assembly polls

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The ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) has allocated 66 seats to its partners for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Meanwhile, the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has allotted five seats to the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar).

The CPI(M) State Committee remains firm on securing at least six seats in its alliance with DMK for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. DMK is offering only five seats. The party continues to back the DMK-led alliance.

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Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Congress has solidified its alliance with the DMK. Talks of partnering with actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam were averted. This decision is viewed as a key political move.

The Karnataka government has set its 2026-27 budget session from March 6 to 27, coinciding with ongoing speculation about a possible power shift between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Siddaramaiah will present the budget on the opening day. Party leaders urge restraint amid public comments on the issue.

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After Tamil Nadu assembly polls, TVK emerged as the largest party but suspense remains over government formation due to lack of majority. Governor Rajendra Arlekar has asked Vijay to prove support of 118 legislators.

Tamil Nadu's interim budget for 2026-27, presented as the last of the DMK government's current term, emphasizes social justice, industrial growth and a one-trillion-dollar economy goal by Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu. It argues that high growth and high redistribution can coexist. The budget criticizes the central government for financial hurdles while allocating funds to key schemes ahead of elections.

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The AIADMK has announced a demonstration on March 13 in Chennai against the ruling DMK government for failing to address transport workers' demands. The protest, led by former Minister D. Jayakumar, will take place in front of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation headquarters.

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