DMK to Contest 175 Seats; DMDK Gets 10 in Tamil Nadu 2026 Assembly Polls

The DMK has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, planning to contest approximately 175 seats, while its ally DMDK has been allotted 10 seats. Kamal Haasan of Makkal Needhi Maiam will not contest but has endorsed the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, consolidating opposition support. This setup signals DMK's strategic positioning ahead of the elections, with further alliance adjustments and campaign strategies expected as election day approaches.