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The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) and the All India Congress Committee (AICC) are unified in their push for a significant share of power within the DMK alliance in the upcoming Tamil Nadu State Assembly election. They are aiming for at least 38 seats. This strategy was solidified during a meeting in New Delhi, which also addressed upcoming campaign visits from key Congress leaders. A senior leader expressed hope that the DMK would include Congress in the government, citing the Telugu Desam Party as an example. Despite a recent meeting between a Congress chairman and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay, leaders affirm the DMK-Congress alliance remains strong. Furthermore, Dalit atrocity survivors met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who pledged the party’s support and emphasized the importance of education.

News Article:

Tamil Nadu Congress Pushes for Significant Power Share in DMK Alliance Ahead of State Elections

Chennai, December 15, 2025 – The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) and the All India Congress Committee (AICC) are united in their goal of securing a substantial power share within the DMK alliance in the upcoming Tamil Nadu State Assembly election. The party is aiming for a minimum of 38 seats, one seat per revenue district, as part of the alliance agreement.

This strategy was finalized during a meeting in New Delhi, attended by senior AICC leaders, Tamil Nadu MPs, and key TNCC officials. Discussions also centered around the planned visits of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Mallikarjun Kharge to Tamil Nadu, as well as the overall campaign strategy.

“The feeling is that when Telugu Desam Party can let allies be a part of the government despite having a majority, why can’t the DMK do the same and include Congress as a part of the government?” a senior leader who attended the meeting told The Hindu.

Despite a recent meeting between All India Professionals’ Congress chairman Praveen Chakravarty and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay, TNCC leaders are dismissing any speculation of cracks in the DMK-Congress alliance. “The DMK-Congress alliance is strong,” a senior TNCC leader affirmed.

In related news, survivors of Dalit atrocities in Nanguneri, Thoothukudi, and Manamadurai met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday. Kharge reportedly assured them of the party’s support and underscored the transformative power of education.

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