Ahead of the seat-sharing talks with the DMK, the high-level committee of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) on Monday (March 23, 2026) passed a resolution, seeking seats in “two digits” for the 2026 Assembly election and a Rajya Sabha seat in 2028. The resolution came after the DMK sought to restrict the number of seats for its allies to accommodate new entrants, including the DMDK and the Makkal Needhi Maiam. The resolution pointed out that the VCK had been part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and “has made a very significant contribution to its victories since 2019”. It urged VCK founder Thol. Thirumavalavan to secure the aspired number of seats. The VCK’s fresh demand appears to be in response to the DMK’s decision to accommodate the DMDK’s and Congress’s demand for more seats in the Assembly and one seat in the Rajya Sabha, even while making a low-ball offer to the VCK, though Mr. Thirumavalavan is at the forefront of opposition to the “fascist and Sanathan” forces in the State. Published – March 23, 2026 10:27 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Tamil Nadu Assembly election: BJP to fight in 27 seats, PMK to contest in 18 seats Watch: Trump pauses strikes on hold, hails ‘strong talks’ with Iran