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DMDK Remains Undecided on 2026 Alliance, Announcement Expected January 9

CHENNAI – December 13, 2025 – The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) has yet to decide which alliance it will join for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, according to DMDK General Secretary Premallatha Vijayakant.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Ms. Vijayakant emphasized that the party remains open to all options and has not yet begun specific negotiations with either the INDIA bloc or the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). “All parties are friendly parties to us,” she stated, adding that the DMDK is currently focused on strengthening its presence at the grassroots level, having established booth committees in all 68,000 booths across the state.

Ms. Vijayakant indicated that a final decision regarding the alliance will be made before the DMDK’s planned public meeting in Cuddalore on January 9th. “Please wait till January 9 for the announcement,” she urged. The DMDK’s decision will be closely watched as it could significantly impact the political landscape leading up to the 2026 elections.

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