Assembly Elections Live: DMK President Stalin Proposes Five Seats; CPI(M) Yet to Reach Decision

The Indian National Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) have reached a preliminary consensus to divide the 30 seats in the Puducherry Assembly elections, with each party set to contest 15 seats. The elections are scheduled to take place on April 9, 2024.

This agreement comes as part of a broader strategy to strengthen their alliance in the Union Territory ahead of the elections. Both parties aim to consolidate their electoral prospects against other major parties in the region, including the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional contenders.

The Puducherry Assembly comprises 30 seats, and the upcoming elections are critical as they will determine the political landscape of the Union Territory. The Congress and DMK, both members of the opposition alliance, are expected to finalize their seat-sharing arrangement and candidate selections in the coming weeks.