Title: DMK Set to Contest Majority Seats in Upcoming MP Elections, Speculations Emerge
Chennai, Tamil Nadu – As the upcoming Member of Parliament (MP) elections draw nearer, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is gearing up to compete in a majority of seats. While preparations are underway, speculations regarding the party’s strategies have started to emerge.
Being the largest alliance in Tamil Nadu, the DMK, led by Chief Minister Stalin, aims to contest the elections as a mega alliance. In a bid to strengthen their position, the party is expected to welcome additional parties into their fold, including the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM).
In a strategic move, the DMK leadership has expressed its belief that the party’s growth and progress will be hindered if the same constituency is allocated to the same party for multiple years. Hence, it has been decided that constituencies won by alliance parties in previous elections will be reassigned to ensure fair representation.
Casting a critical eye toward the Congress party, which currently holds eight seats, it has been observed that the incumbent MPs have been contesting from the same constituencies continuously. The DMK is wary of potential AIADMK sympathizers within the Congress party and plans to change the constituencies where these particular MPs are contesting. Consequently, loyalists within the DMK ranks and Udhayanidhi’s youth team members may receive a chance to contest in their stead.
Sources suggest that MP Jayakumar, representing the Tiruvallur constituency, may face difficulty due to Thirumavalavan’s request for the same constituency. To accommodate the Congress party, the DMK might allocate Kanchipuram as an alternative, instead of Thiruvallur.
In a similar scenario, Vaiko, leader of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), has sought the Virudhunagar constituency for his son. However, with Congress candidate Manikthakur already present, the DMK is considering assigning Sivagangai to Manikthakur and offering Theni to Congress, thereby avoiding a clash between Manikthakur and Karthi Chidambaram.
Furthermore, the DMK’s decision to field Nehru’s son in Trichy may create difficulties for Thirunavukarasu, and in an effort to maintain harmony, the party may allocate Mayiladuthurai to the Muslim League. Analysts anticipate that BJP will emerge victorious in Coimbatore, where Kamal Haasan is expected to contest.
Amidst these developments, there are rumors of a potential switch as Parivendar leans towards the BJP, leading to speculations that Velmurugan might follow suit.
While the alliance formation is yet to be finalized, the political landscape is abuzz with such speculative information. As there is still time for the elections, it remains uncertain how the situation will unfold. The coming days will reveal the concrete arrangements made by the DMK and its allies in their quest for victory.