Tensions deepen within the INDIA bloc as the DMK and CPI-M criticise Congress, accusing it of “backstabbing” and poor coordination. DMK has boycotted the alliance meeting, while CPI-M questioned Congress’s leadership amid rising differences over strategy and seat-sharing.
The DMK has finalised its seat-sharing arrangement with allies in the Secular Progressive Alliance, allocating 66 seats while planning to contest at least 165 constituencies, as the alliance prepares for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
The AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu finalised seat-sharing for the April 23 Assembly polls, allotting 56 seats to BJP, PMK and AMMK. Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed confidence that the alliance would secure a decisive victory
Seat-sharing talks in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led alliance hit a deadlock as Communist Party of India-Marxist insisted on six seats for the 2026 polls. M K Stalin urged reconsideration amid pressure from new allies
In Assam, Congress and Raijor Dal sealed a seat-sharing pact allocating 11 constituencies to the regional party ahead of Assembly polls. The move aims to unite opposition forces, strengthen anti-BJP strategy, and reshape electoral dynamics across key constituencies
The Congress released another list of six candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, taking its total to 60. The announcement came amid continuing uncertainty over seat-sharing with ally RJD, as tensions rise within the INDIA bloc ahead of nominations
Unfazed by the INDIA bloc’s seat-sharing deadlock in Bihar, RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Monday began distributing party tickets to chosen candidates, triggering a stampede-like rush outside his Patna residence as aspirants queued up for the party’s election symbol.
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections in November, Nitish Kumar stepped back from BJP-led seat-sharing talks as NDA allies, including Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party, navigated tensions. Past rivalries and Paswan’s political comeback add complexity to the alliance arithmetic
