As Tamil Nadu gears up for its next Assembly polls, the DMK is making bold overtures to rope in DMDK into its fold. Ongoing discussions in Chennai revolve around allocating seats and forging a sustained collaboration to challenge rivals effectively.
Reports suggest DMK has dangled seven legislative assembly seats and one Rajya Sabha position before DMDK, part of a broader strategy to expand its winning coalition. This comes as the party eyes maximum leverage in the 234-seat house.
DMDK, led by Premalatha Vijayakanth, isn’t settling easily. Insiders say they’ve countered with a demand for 14 seats and are hedging bets through NDA parleys, creating a tense negotiation atmosphere.
DMK’s urgency stems from the need to lock in allies before delving into campaign groundwork, such as updating voter lists through special revisions. The party plans to field candidates in around 170 seats, reflecting unshakeable faith in its machinery.
Beyond DMDK, whispers of outreach to figures like O Panneerselvam circulate, though his splinter group’s electoral pull appears modest. DMK prioritizes pragmatic partnerships that deliver votes over mere optics.
Political observers watch closely: Will DMDK commit to DMK’s secular progressive alliance, boosting its prospects, or pivot elsewhere? The outcome could tip the scales in what promises to be a high-stakes battle for Tamil Nadu’s political future.
