. NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance on Monday finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, allocating 27 seats to the Bharatiya Janata Party, 18 to Pattali Makkal Katchi and 11 to Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam for the April 23 polls.Under the agreement, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which leads the NDA in the state, has made room for its allies in a calibrated distribution aimed at balancing electoral arithmetic with coalition cohesion. PTI reported, “Under NDA electoral pact, AIADMK allots 27 seats to BJP, 18 to PMK, 11 to AMMK for April 23 Assembly polls.” Watch Tamil Nadu Polls 2026: NDA Targets DMK, Projects EPS as CM Face Amid Seat-Sharing Talks While the BJP is contesting fewer seats compared to the AIADMK, its allocation is seen as strategically significant.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran vows tit-for-tat strike after Trump’s 48hr ultimatum, threatens to hit US-Israel energy facilityIf America strikes us, we should attack Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai: Ex-Pak envoyTrump Pauses Planned Strikes: US halts Iran attack plan for 5 days; talks called very good and productiveIn the previous election, the BJP had contested 20 seats and won four, while PMK contested 23 seats and secured five victories.Data from previous elections shows that the BJP’s vote share, though modest at 2.6 per cent, translated into a relatively strong contested vote share of 34.5 per cent, indicating concentrated performance in select constituencies.In contrast, the AIADMK contested 191 seats, winning 66 with a 33.5 per cent vote share and a higher contested vote share of 40.8 per cent, underscoring its dominance within the alliance.PMK recorded a 3.8 per cent vote share and a 37.9 per cent contested vote share.The BJP’s limited but focused seat allocation is expected to maximise its strike rate while leveraging the AIADMK’s broader organisational strength. The arrangement also reflects the party’s attempt to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu without overextending its resources.The revised seat-sharing formula comes as the NDA looks to optimise its electoral prospects in Tamil Nadu, a state where regional parties have historically dominated the political landscape.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance on Monday finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, allocating 27 seats to the Bharatiya Janata Party, 18 to Pattali Makkal Katchi and 11 to Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam for the April 23 polls.Under the agreement, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which leads the NDA in the state, has made room for its allies in a calibrated distribution aimed at balancing electoral arithmetic with coalition cohesion. PTI reported, “Under NDA electoral pact, AIADMK allots 27 seats to BJP, 18 to PMK, 11 to AMMK for April 23 Assembly polls.”
While the BJP is contesting fewer seats compared to the AIADMK, its allocation is seen as strategically significant.In the previous election, the BJP had contested 20 seats and won four, while PMK contested 23 seats and secured five victories.Data from previous elections shows that the BJP’s vote share, though modest at 2.6 per cent, translated into a relatively strong contested vote share of 34.5 per cent, indicating concentrated performance in select constituencies.In contrast, the AIADMK contested 191 seats, winning 66 with a 33.5 per cent vote share and a higher contested vote share of 40.8 per cent, underscoring its dominance within the alliance.PMK recorded a 3.8 per cent vote share and a 37.9 per cent contested vote share.The BJP’s limited but focused seat allocation is expected to maximise its strike rate while leveraging the AIADMK’s broader organisational strength. The arrangement also reflects the party’s attempt to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu without overextending its resources.The revised seat-sharing formula comes as the NDA looks to optimise its electoral prospects in Tamil Nadu, a state where regional parties have historically dominated the political landscape.
