India alliance broken in Tamil Nadu? DMK gave ultimatum to Congress, if you want to take 25 seats then take them, otherwise find the way: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: In Tamil Nadu politics, a ‘great war’ has broken out between decades old friends DMK and Congress over seats. DMK has made it clear to Congress that it 25 assembly seats And 1 Rajya Sabha seat Can’t give more than. Sources say that DMK has informed the Congress high command 3 March 2026 They were given a deadline to accept the offer or choose their own path.

1. 25 vs 45: The Seat Deadlock

The main bone of contention is the number of seats. This time Congress wants to increase its stake in the alliance.

Congress demands: Congress at least 34 to 45 seats Is demanding. They argue that their position in the state has strengthened and they deserve more seats than in 2021 (when they got 25 seats).

DMK’s stand: Chief Minister Stalin says that this time in the alliance DMDK, MNM And many other smaller parties have joined, which have to be allotted seats. In such a situation, it is impossible to give more seats to Congress than last time.

2. Pressure of Rajya Sabha seat and ‘deadline’ (Rajya Sabha Factor)

Rajya Sabha elections are also a major reason behind this strict stance of DMK.

Deadline of March 5: Last date for nomination for 6 Rajya Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu 5 March 2026 Is.

Ultimatum: DMK wanted Congress to give its decision by March 3 so that the names of Rajya Sabha candidates could be decided. If Congress does not compromise, DMK may give its vacant seats to other allies.

3. Will Congress join hands with Vijay’s TVK? (The TVK Threat)

A strategic move is also being considered behind this ‘obstinacy’ of Congress.

Bargaining Chip: There is talk in political circles that Congress actor turned leader Victory party of TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) Is also in touch with.

DMK’s displeasure: The DMK leadership is quite angry with Congress using TVK as a ‘bargaining chip’ (a means of exerting pressure).

4. P. Chidambaram’s entry: Last attempt at reconciliation (Backchannel Talks)

Seeing the increasing tension, the Congress high command asked the experienced leader P. Chidambaram Has been fielded.

appointment: On Tuesday (March 3), Chidambaram visited Chief Minister Stalin’s residence and had a long conversation with him.

Sonia Gandhi’s stance: According to sources, Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are in favor of saving the alliance, while Rahul Gandhi and local leaders are adamant on demanding more respectable seats.

5. What will be the effect of breaking the alliance? (Impact of Breakup)

If this alliance breaks, its consequences could be quite far-reaching:

Division of votes: The separation of Congress may increase the anti-incumbency wave for DMK.

Advantage to the opposition: AIADMK and BJP will try to take advantage of this split. The Christian and Muslim vote bank, which has traditionally been with this alliance, may be confused.