Tamil Nadu’s political stage is buzzing with anticipation as assembly polls approach, and the DMK-Congress alliance is taking concrete shape. Kanimozhi, the influential DMK MP and parliamentary party leader, met Rahul Gandhi, Congress’s key strategist, in the national capital for in-depth talks on electoral alliances.
The closed-door session, lasting nearly 60 minutes, marked a pivotal step toward finalizing the seat-sharing pact. According to informed sources, Kanimozhi handed over a proposed roster of constituencies DMK plans to cede to Congress, prioritizing areas where the national party has shown promise based on historical data and ground realities.
Key sticking points included Congress’s demand for 30 seats against DMK’s offer of 27 assembly segments, plus hints of Rajya Sabha backing. Leaders from both sides hailed the dialogue as positive, stressing a desire to expedite consensus without prolonged haggling, allowing time for robust campaigning.
A notable aspect was Kanimozhi’s appeal to Rahul Gandhi to rein in public airing of alliance frictions by Tamil Nadu Congress figures. She underscored unity as non-negotiable, warning that discord could undermine their challenge against rivals and erode public trust.
With election fever gripping Tamil Nadu, this engagement underscores both parties’ commitment to a durable partnership. Expect further high-level parleys in the coming days to seal the deal, setting the tone for a coordinated offensive in the battle for power.