The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu is ramping up its election preparations while smartly timing alliance negotiations. Formal seat-sharing talks with partners will commence on February 22, immediately following the conclusion of the Assembly’s budget session.
Chief Minister MK Stalin, also the party’s president, plans to establish a dedicated negotiation committee in the coming days. The budget discussions, slated from February 17 to 21, will engross senior ministers and leaders in critical state business, justifying the brief postponement.
Party sources confirmed via an official release that Stalin’s announcement is imminent. Kanimozhi, a prominent DMK MP, reiterated the strong bond with Congress, assuring smooth deliberations ahead.
Beyond talks, DMK’s foot soldiers are executing a multi-pronged grassroots strategy. Millions of cadres are verifying voter lists during the Special Intensive Revision to maximize enfranchisement. The ‘My Booth, Victorious Booth’ drive is fueling enthusiasm across the state.
Efforts include conferences for youth and women, booth-level trainings, and outreach on government schemes. Senior leaders on the manifesto committee are traversing districts, collecting over 75,000 public suggestions to shape a voter-centric agenda.
As the session wraps, expect DMK to pivot rapidly to full campaign mode, leveraging its organizational prowess for a commanding poll performance.