alliance politics

Chennai, March 2 – The ruling DMK has set March 3 as an informal deadline for the Congress high command to conclude seat-sharing negotiations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, making it clear that it cannot afford further delay, especially with the Rajya Sabha biennial polls fast...

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...

Chennai, March 2: Negotiations between the AIADMK and the BJP regarding seat allocation ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are being primarily driven by "win-ability" rather than simply the number of constituencies each party is allocated.The BJP, a key partner in the...

Madurai, March 1 AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami stated on Sunday that the AIADMK-led alliance would secure a resounding victory in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and form the next government by winning 210 seats.Addressing a massive public meeting of the alliance...

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), February 28 Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday criticised expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam for switching allegiance to the ruling DMK and said his action amounted to betraying the ideals of the late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.The Union Minister for Commerce...

Chennai, February 28 The formal talks with the ruling DMK have been "amicable and cordial," and the Congress is hopeful that its demands will be met, AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu Girish Chodankar said on Saturday.The talks between the two parties helped them to understand each other's...

Chennai, February 28 The ruling DMK and its major ally, the Congress, began formal seat-sharing talks for the upcoming Assembly elections on Saturday.A delegation from the Congress, led by AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu Girish Chodankar, TNCC chief K Selvaperunthagai, and AICC co-in-charge...

Chennai, February 26 Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran expressed confidence on Thursday that the party would secure between 20 and 30 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that several of its legislators could even become ministers if the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)...

Guwahati, February 26 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp political attack on the opposition on Thursday, questioning their unity, credibility, and preparedness ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Sarma mocked the frequent...

Chennai, February 25 – With the Tamil Nadu Assembly election schedule likely to be announced soon, political activity in the state has intensified, particularly around seat-sharing negotiations within major alliances.In the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), discussions are underway...

Guwahati, February 24 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Tuesday that the BJP faces virtually no effective opposition in a large majority of Assembly constituencies in the state, asserting that governance based on development has firmly consolidated public support for the...

New Delhi/Chennai, February 23 The deadlock over seat-sharing between the Congress and the DMK persisted on Monday, with the ruling party demanding 45 seats and the M K Stalin-led outfit reluctant to go beyond 25, sources said.The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu began seat-sharing talks with allies...

Chennai, February 23 – DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin stated on Monday that his party was fully prepared to face any action by central investigating agencies, accusing the BJP of misusing institutions such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Income Tax (I-T)...

Chennai, February 23 – The Congress has formally requested a larger number of Assembly seats than it was allocated in 2021, AICC Tamil Nadu in-charge Girish Chodankar said on Monday after senior party leader K.C. Venugopal met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin in Chennai...

Gulmarg (J-K), February 23 Amidst talks of a leadership change within the INDIA bloc, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that there have been no discussions on the issue in any meeting of the alliance so far, and he backed Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying he has...

Azamgarh (UP), February 22 Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief and Uttar Pradesh's Panchayati Raj Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Sunday claimed that the Samajwadi Party (SP) will return to its 2017 seat tally of 47 in the next year's Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.In the 2017 UP...

Chennai, February 22 IUML president Kader Mohideen formally requested the DMK for five assembly constituencies on Sunday, ahead of the upcoming elections.The IUML leader further advocated for greater Muslim representation within the alliance, stating that 16 constituencies should be allocated...

Chennai, February 21 The ruling DMK announced the formation of a 7-member seat-sharing committee, led by party senior leader T R Baalu, on Saturday to hold talks with its allies, days after it sealed a poll pact with the DMDK.This swift move to involve the DMDK dealt a blow to its rival...

Chennai, February 21 – As the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections draw closer, political activity across the state has intensified, and negotiations for alliances have entered a crucial phase.The latest development – the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) joining the DMK-led front – has...

Guwahati, February 19 – Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Thursday that the party is holding extensive consultations across Assam as part of its preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections, with a focus on selecting strong candidates and reviewing alliance-related decisions to...