With Tamil Nadu heading for Assembly elections this year, Congress has renewed its push for power-sharing. Party leaders see the move as a strategy to renegotiate space within the DMK-led alliance. Sources say Congress wants to project relevance before seat talks conclude.
According to insiders, Congress initially targeted 40 Assembly seats as an ideal goal. The DMK has reportedly offered 32 seats. Congress leaders later revised their demand to 38 seats. Negotiations continue as both sides assess electoral strength and alliance balance.
The Tamil Nadu Congress unit has also explored a possible understanding with actor Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Sources say leaders have briefed Rahul Gandhi on this option. The move gained attention after TVK called Congress a natural ally.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore said the party seeks a share in governance, not just seats. He said workers expect representation if the alliance wins. TVK leaders said Vijay will decide alliance moves after consultations. They noted that two months remain before elections.
