DMK, Congress Seal Alliance For 2026 Tamil Nadu Polls; Congress Gets 28 Seats

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Indian National Congress have finalised their alliance for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. According to party sources, the Congress will contest 28 seats and will also be given one Rajya Sabha seat as part of the agreement.

The alliance is part of a larger political strategy aimed at strengthening the ruling coalition in Tamil Nadu ahead of the crucial state elections expected in 2026.

Seat-Sharing Agreement Reached

After several rounds of discussions and speculation about seat-sharing, the two parties have now reached a final understanding.

Under the agreement, the Congress will contest 28 constituencies in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly. In addition, the party will receive one Rajya Sabha seat as part of the alliance arrangement.

The decision signals continued cooperation between the two parties, which have been long-time allies in the state.

Part of a Larger 21-Party Alliance

The DMK-Congress pact is part of a broader alliance led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. The coalition includes 21 parties and aims to present a united political front in the state elections.

This alliance is expected to challenge the opposition bloc formed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), which are working together under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Political observers believe the alliance strategy could play an important role in shaping the election campaign in Tamil Nadu.

DMK Also Allots Rajya Sabha Seat to DMDK

Earlier this week, the ruling DMK also finalised an electoral agreement with another ally, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK).

As part of that arrangement, the DMDK has been allotted one Rajya Sabha seat. However, the number of Assembly seats that DMDK will contest has not yet been announced.
DMDK leader LK Sudhish said that further discussions would take place to finalise the Assembly seat-sharing details.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections Expected in 2026

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has a total of 234 seats, and elections are expected to be held in the first half of 2026.

Political parties have already begun preparations for the polls, with alliances and seat-sharing arrangements becoming a key focus.

The outcome of the election will determine who governs the state for the next five years.

Political Battle Likely to Intensify

With the DMK-led alliance bringing together multiple parties, the contest between the ruling coalition and the opposition alliance is expected to become more intense as the election approaches.

Both sides are likely to focus on issues such as governance, development, and welfare policies to attract voters.

As more alliances and candidate announcements emerge in the coming months, Tamil Nadu politics is set to enter a crucial phase ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.