DMK-Congress, AIADMK, BJP In Lok Sabha Seat-Share Race In Tamil Nadu
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The BJP has historically been a non-performer in Tamil Nadu, where the political narrative is dominated by Dravidian parties; the national party's vote-share is less than three per cent.
Tamil Nadu's two biggest parties - the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which dominate the state's political landscape - have begun (delayed) seat-sharing talks with current and potential allies before the April/May election.
The southern state has 39 Lok Sabha seats. In the 2019 election the DMK and smaller Tamil parties, which allied with the Congress, dominated the results, winning 38 seats. The 39th was won by the AIADMK, which was then allied with the Bharatiya Janata Party and other regional outfits. Fast-forward to today, and sources have said both sides have stepped up talks for fresh agreements.
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