Formidable Alliance: Congress and DMK Gear Up for Victory in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Senior Congress leader Mukul Wasnik lauds the coalition with the DMK, expressing optimism for a significant win in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry's upcoming Assembly elections. Wasnik highlights targeted contesting and coalition focus, while regional feedback and guidelines remain pivotal for party success.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chennai | Updated: 08-03-2026 18:51 IST | Created: 08-03-2026 18:51 IST
Formidable Alliance: Congress and DMK Gear Up for Victory in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Mukul Wasnik
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Senior Congress leader Mukul Wasnik praised the alliance with the ruling DMK as a robust partnership, anticipating a sweeping victory in the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

After reviewing poll readiness in these regions, Wasnik emphasized that while Congress will contest a limited number of seats, the coalition's success remains the primary focus. Addressing reporters at the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee headquarters, Wasnik projected a victorious outcome for the alliance, stating, "We are confident of garnering people's support in Tamil Nadu."

With the DMK granting 28 assembly seats and a Rajya Sabha seat to Congress, AICC in-charge Girish Chodankar shared his confidence in forming the governments in both states, highlighting the enthusiasm and preparedness among regional units. Observers anticipate renewed governance in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu, influenced by Congress's pro-people decisions and welfare reforms over the last five years.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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