Chennai : The Congress’s renewed push for “power-sharing” is being seen as part of a larger strategy to renegotiate its position within the DMK-led alliance. According to sources, the Congress has internally pegged 40 seats as its ideal target, viewing it as a crucial number to project relevance in the next Assembly. The DMK, however, is said to be ready to offer 32 seats. Tamil Nadu Congress leadership is also attempting to convince Rahul Gandhi of a possible alilance with Vijay’s TVK.
Manickam Tagore, Congress MP, reiterated on Monday that the party wants not just alliance seats but a share in government if the coalition wins, reflecting pressure from party workers and strategic recalibration ahead of polls. Tagore’s remarks on power-sharing came on the heels of TVK’s outreach, where the actor-politician Vijay’s party described the Congress as a natural ally, sparking speculation about the evolving political equations in Tamil Nadu.
TVK leader Nirmal Kumar said that alliance decisions would be taken only after consultations by party chief Vijay. Our leader will consult and announce the groups related to the alliance. From there, actions will be taken. There are still many days left, about two months, before the elections, he said. TVK leader Nirmal Kumar said that any decision on alliances will be taken only after party chief Vijay holds discussions.
Our leader will consult and then announce the alliance. There are still about two months left before the elections, he said. As the election season gets closer, seat-sharing talks and alliance discussions in Tamil Nadu are clearly heating up. TVK spokesperson Felix Gerald said that Vijay and Rahul Gandhi are friends and claimed that the chances of an alliance with Congress are high. However, he added that talks could be delayed because of internal issues within the Tamil Nadu Congress.
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