CPI and CPI(M) Insist on Six Seats in DMK Alliance for Tamil Nadu 2026 Polls

Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) are firm on contesting at least six seats, matching their 2021 tally. The CPI(M) opposes the DMK-led alliance's offer of fewer seats amid the inclusion of new allies, while CPI leaders emphasize maintaining their seat share to preserve alliance balance. Talks between the parties and DMK continue amid concerns over internal cohesion and seat allocation.