Tamil Nadu: Leaders reach DMK headquarters for seat-sharing talks with Congress

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 28 (ANI): Senior leaders arrived at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, in Chennai on Saturday to hold discussions on seat-sharing arrangements with the Indian National Congress for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026.
The meeting assumes significance as alliance partners begin formal deliberations ahead of the polls.
Earlier on Friday, All India Congress Committee (AICC) In-Charge for Tamil Nadu Girish Chodankar confirmed that seat-sharing talks with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) are ongoing.
Addressing the media, he said that they'll communicate further after meeting with DMK leadership, urging patience and avoiding speculation."We will have a meeting regarding an alliance with the DMK leadership. After that, we will be able to communicate further. Let's not speculate on anything in advance," Chodankar said.
The statement comes amid ongoing political discussions over alliance arrangements in Tamil Nadu.
Clarity on seat-sharing is expected following the meeting between Congress and DMK leadership.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin asserted that the DMK would "never bow down before the BJP", as he addressed the party's Western Zone booth-level training conference in Coimbatore.
Addressing party workers ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Stalin said the fight was not merely political but about safeguarding Tamil Nadu's interests.
Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Stalin questioned why metro rail approval had not been granted for Coimbatore while full funding was extended to Chennai. He also criticised the AIADMK for allying with the BJP.
"We are not slaves to your threats. We won't fear. We are fighting for the victory of Tamil Nadu, and DMK will never bow down before BJP," he declared.
"I am happy to see you all over here. I have not only come here to motivate you, but to draw energy from you as well," Stalin began, adding that the confidence shown by students and workers had strengthened his own resolve. He said that during a meeting earlier in the day, students had told him, "We will win, and only we will win.
"Highlighting organisational strength, Stalin said the DMK had appointed seven lakh booth agents across four zones in Tamil Nadu.
"Looking at your confidence, my confidence becomes high. The NDA's defeat in the western zone should come as flash news after elections," he said, urging cadres to replicate the success of the parliamentary polls in the upcoming Assembly elections. He set an ambitious target of winning 200 seats, adding that securing even more was the party's goal. (ANI)