DMK Sets March 3 Deadline for Congress Seat-Sharing Talks Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections

The DMK has set a March 3 deadline for the Congress to finalize seat-sharing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, linked to the March 5 Rajya Sabha nomination deadline. The DMK offers 25 Assembly seats and one Rajya Sabha seat, while Congress demands at least 33-35 Assembly seats and two Rajya Sabha seats. Talks have been tense, prompting Congress to appoint a senior Tamil Nadu leader to lead negotiations. Smaller allies like VCK seek proportional representation, emphasizing alliance unity against right-wing forces. The outcome remains uncertain as deadlines approach.