In Tamil Nadu, the ruling DMK and Congress have officially finalized their seat-sharing agreement for the 2026 Assembly elections. After several rounds of discussions, it was decided that Congress will contest 28 Assembly seats, which is three more seats than it contested in the 2021 elections. As part of the agreement, DMK has also given one Rajya Sabha seat to Congress.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Assembly Seats | 28 Seats |
| Rajya Sabha Berth | 1 Seat |
| Agreement Date | March 4, 2026 |
| Tamil Nadu Election Schedule 2026 Notification | Update Soon |
- Seat Increase: Congress secured 3 more seats than the 25 seats allotted in the previous 2021 election.
- High-Level Talks: The deal was finalized following discussions between CM M.K. Stalin and Congress veteran P. Chidambaram.
- Puducherry Update: Negotiations for seat-sharing in Puducherry are scheduled to begin on March 5, 2026.
- Candidate Announcement: The Congress high command will name the specific candidates for the allotted seats and the Rajya Sabha position soon.