seat sharing

Chennai, March 1 The DMK finalized seat-sharing agreements with two smaller parties – the IUML and MMK – allocating two seats each to the parties.The party is in negotiations with the Congress and the MDMK, led by Vaiko, and talks with other allies, namely the VCK and DMDK, have yet to begin...

Patna, February 28 – Amid discussions on seat-sharing for the Rajya Sabha elections, the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), a constituent of the NDA, has reminded the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of an alleged earlier promise regarding a Rajya Sabha seat.Party patron and Union Minister Jitan Ram...

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...

Guwahati, February 26 – The Assam Congress's process of finalizing candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections has hit a snag, with the party ordering a fresh survey in nearly 30 constituencies after alleged discrepancies were flagged in the preliminary candidate list, party sources said on...

Guwahati, February 26 – Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi said on Wednesday that the formalities for an alliance with the Congress are likely to be completed within the next couple of days, asserting that his party has consistently been in favor of the tie-up.Reacting to questions about the...

Guwahati, February 26 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Thursday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with its allies, are in a strong position to win at least 103 Assembly seats that will go to the polls in the next few months.Speaking to reporters here, Chief...

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 CPI(M) Tamil Nadu secretary P Shanmugam questioned on Wednesday whether the AIADMK was leading the NDA in the state.Although AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami claimed that he was leading the NDA in the state, the allies said that they would hold seat-sharing...

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...

Chennai, February 24 – The Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) has reportedly requested six Assembly seats from the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, even though formal seat-sharing talks within the alliance have not yet begun.Political...

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...

Guwahati, February 23 – Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi said on Monday that he remains hopeful of being included in the opposition alliance in Assam, but made it clear that he will not accept any unilateral decision taken by the Congress in this regard.Gogoi noted that...

Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu), February 23 Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagenthran on Monday described the alliance formed by the DMK and DMDK as a "fleeting cinematic moment".Referring to the "lightning speed" of the talks between rival coalitions, he said, "It's not really lightning speed...

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

Chennai, February 22 – The seat-sharing talks within the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) gained momentum on Sunday as the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) formally sought five Assembly constituencies ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.Speaking to reporters after a...

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 22 – Negotiations on seat-sharing within the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) are set to begin on Sunday. The ruling DMK has indicated that it may broadly adhere to the formula adopted in the 2021 Assembly elections, even as several allies are pushing for a larger...

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 The MDMK, led by Vaiko, announced on Saturday that it has formed a committee to hold seat-sharing talks with the DMK for the upcoming Assembly elections.The four-member panel includes MDMK council chairman Arjuna Raj, treasurer M Senthildeepan, high-level committee member...