In a strategic move, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has assigned specific Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to its allies, following the recent allocation of nine seats to the Congress party.
The DMK, a prominent player in Tamil Nadu politics, disclosed the constituencies entrusted to its key ally, ensuring a coordinated approach for the upcoming elections. Among the notable designations, the Tiruchirappalli constituency has been designated to the Vaiko-led Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), currently represented by the Congress party’s Su Thirunavukkarasar.
Here’s a breakdown of the constituencies allocated to various parties:
DMK:
- Chennai North
- Chennai South
- Chennai Central
- Sriperumbudur
- Arakkonam
- Kancheepuram (SC)
- Tiruvannamalai
- Vellore
- Dharmapuri
- Kallakurichi
- Salem
- Pollachi
- Nilgiris (SC)
- Coimbatore
- Theni
- Arani
- Perambalur
- Erode
- Thanjavur
- Tenkasi (SC)
- Thoothukudi
Congress: 22. Tiruvallur (SC)
- Krishnagiri
- Karur
- Cuddalore
- Mayiladuthurai
- Sivaganga
- Virudhunagar
- Kanniyakumari
- Tirunelveli
- Puducherry
Other Allies:
- Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK): Chidambaram (SC), Villupuram (SC)
- Communist Party of India (Marxist): Madurai, Dindigul
- Communist Party of India: Tiruppur, Nagapattinam (SC)
- MDMK: Tiruchirapalli
- Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katch (KMDK): Namakkal (on Rising Sun symbol)
- Indian Union Muslim League (IUML): Ramanathapuram
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the DMK-led alliance secured a sweeping victory, capturing 38 out of 39 seats. The upcoming polls are anticipated to be fiercely contested, with significant support for the DMK-led alliance demonstrated in the previous elections.
Polling for all 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu is scheduled for April 19, with the counting of votes slated for June 4, as announced by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.
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