Chennai, March 25 (NationPress) The DMK is poised to contest a minimum of 165 seats in the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, having finalized its seat-sharing agreement as part of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which consists of 26 political parties.

With 66 seats already allocated to its partners, the alliance is now in its final stages of preparation for the state elections.

According to the seat-sharing deal, the Congress has received 28 seats, making it the principal ally within the DMK-led coalition.

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has secured 8 seats, while both the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India-Marxist have been allocated 5 seats each.

The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) has been granted 4 seats, with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the Humanist People's Party each receiving 2 seats.

In a crucial strategic announcement, Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin stated that candidates from both the DMK and its allies will collectively contest in 175 Assembly constituencies under the party's 'Rising Sun' symbol, demonstrating unity within the coalition.

In a comprehensive letter to DMK members, Chief Minister Stalin emphasized that the seat-sharing process involved thorough consultations with alliance partners to ensure a fair and democratic distribution of seats.

He pointed out that the integration of new political entities into the alliance necessitated careful deliberation to uphold fairness while enhancing electoral chances.

Stalin also highlighted the accomplishments of the DMK government over the past five years, asserting that the 'Dravidian model' of governance had reinstated growth and stability in Tamil Nadu, following a decade of challenges under the former AIADMK administration.

He acknowledged the contributions of alliance partners in promoting policies based on secularism, social justice, state rights, and equality.

The DMK leader noted the extensive involvement in candidate selection, with over 16,500 aspirants participating in interviews conducted between March 17 and 23.

He characterized this process as indicative of the party's grassroots strength and internal democracy.

Calling for solidarity, Chief Minister Stalin urged DMK workers to rally behind all alliance candidates, regardless of party affiliation.

"All 234 Assembly constituencies belong to us," he declared, stressing the importance of coordinated action to achieve victory in the upcoming state elections.

With the seat-sharing largely concluded, the DMK-led alliance is now transitioning its focus to mobilizing for the campaign, presenting a united front as it gears up for a pivotal electoral contest.