Lok Sabha polls | DMK allots one seat to MDMK in Tamil Nadu
The Hindu
DMK finalizes seat-sharing with MDMK for Lok Sabha polls, allocating one seat in Tamil Nadu alliance.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), on Friday, March 8, 2024 finalised seat-sharing talks with the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and allocated the latter party, one seat.
The agreement to allot one seat to the MDMK in the DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu was signed between DMK president M.K. Stalin and MDMK general secretary Vaiko.
Speaking to reporters at the DMK headquarters Anna Arivalayam after signing the pact, Mr. Vaiko said the seat’s constituency would be decided upon later. He also said the party would contest on its own symbol.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls too, the MDMK was allocated one Lok Sabha seat, and also got a Rajya Sabha berth.
Mr. Vaiko said there had been no discussion on the Rajya Sabha seat at present, as there were 15 months left to decide on this.
So far, the DMK has allocated 2 seats each to the two Left parties, the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
It has allotted the Ramanathapuram constituency to the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the Namakkal constituency to the Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi (KMDK). IUML has announced that K. Navas Kani, who won from Ramanathapuram in 2019, will contest again this time.
Perundurai's industrial growth faces challenges of pollution, water scarcity, and healthcare, impacting residents ahead of the 2026 elections.
The Travancore Devaswom Board asserts that courts should respect community beliefs in its Supreme Court submission on Sabarimala's entry issue.
Karnataka cancels Deendayal Upadhyay event at KSOU due to protocol violations, citing inconsistency with university objectives.
Illegal pickle unit busted in Hyderabad, one arrested; unhygienic stock worth ₹3 lakh seized
Karnataka has entered a state of demographic transition where a large working-age population will no longer be enough to drive economic growth, and future gains will depend on how productively people are employed, the ‘State of Working India 2026’ report said.
Key demands in Sulur Assembly constituency include reviving the powerloom sector, addressing farmers' needs, and protecting River Noyyal.
Kodihalli urges Karnataka CM to allocate ₹10,000 crore revolving fund for seamless procurement of farm products under MSP scheme.
Kerala's political parties continue to marginalize women candidates, highlighting a troubling disconnect between gender demographics and representation.
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday ordered the issue of a notice to the State government on a PIL petition, which had complained about disturbances caused to people residing in the localities around the National Public School situated in Rajajinagar 5th block due to use of loudspeakers with high volume in the school and parking of school buses in residential areas.
China is extensively mapping ocean floors to enhance submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies across key oceans.
AIADMK's 2026 manifesto promises free rations, women's benefits, education reforms, and economic growth initiatives for Tamil Nadu.
The vehicle towing drive will soon resume in the city to ease traffic congestion. The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), in coordination with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), is set to relaunch the vehicle towing drive across the city shortly to tackle traffic congestion and illegal parking.
Panic buying, not shortage, is leading to long queues at Hyderabad petrol pumps.