Chennai, March 2 The VCK initiated talks with the DMK on Monday regarding seat-sharing, and the party sought a fair representation of constituencies in both Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, its chief Thol Thirumavalavan said.
Expressing the party's ambition to contest in alliance with the DMK in Puducherry as well, he said the three-member committee under him held discussions with the DMK committee under its treasurer T R Baalu and submitted a "wish list."
"The talks between the two parties have been smooth and cordial. We sought due recognition for our party based on our strength. We asked for one general constituency and two reserved constituencies in Puducherry," Thirumavalavan told reporters at Anna Arivalayam, the DMK state headquarters, after the initial talks.
He, however, did not wish to reveal the number of seats his party demanded in Tamil Nadu at this juncture and added that a "wish list" has been submitted.
"We need a fair representation based on our strength. And they agreed to consider and get back to us," the leader of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi said.
Responding to a question, he said the VCK did not seek a Rajya Sabha seat or a share in power.
"We want the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance to win by defeating the right-wing forces. So, the number (of seats) will not matter, but the DMK's victory is sure," he said.