Politics

DMK offers 27 Assembly seats, awaits Congress response

March 3, 2026

The DMK has increased its offer to the Congress for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to 27 seats, up from 25, while also including a Rajya Sabha seat. The Congress is seeking 30 seats, and discussions are ongoing with both parties awaiting a response from Congress leadership.

DMK offers 27 Assembly seats, awaits Congress response

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DMK increased its offer to Congress from 25 to 27 Assembly seats.
The offer includes a Rajya Sabha berth for the Congress.
P. Chidambaram mediated discussions between DMK and Congress.
Congress is aiming for at least 30 Assembly seats in negotiations.
The final decision awaits the response from Congress's AICC high command.

Tamil Nadu

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DMK offers 27 Assembly seats, awaits Congress response

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