Chennai, March 16 (NationPress) The AIADMK, under the leadership of EK Palaniswami, has embarked on a crucial journey to solidify its electoral alliance approach for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. A specialized committee has been formed to facilitate seat-sharing negotiations with its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially designated April 23 as the election date for Tamil Nadu.

The party's hierarchy has established a four-member committee, featuring prominent leaders and former Ministers K.P. Munusamy, Natham R. Viswanathan, S.P. Velumani, and B. Valarmathi.

This committee is empowered to act on behalf of the AIADMK in negotiations with partner parties, aiming to finalize the allocation of Assembly constituencies within the alliance.

As per inside sources, the committee is set to commence formal dialogues with significant NDA allies in the State, including the BJP, Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC), Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), and Puratchi Bharatham.

Discussions will revolve around both the total number of seats each entity will vie for and the specific constituencies assigned. The formation of this committee comes on the heels of the Election Commission's announcement regarding the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, spurring political parties to hasten their preparations.

AIADMK officials have suggested that talks with alliance partners will unfold in stages before the final seat-sharing arrangement is unveiled.

Nevertheless, ambiguity lingers concerning the potential involvement of the Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam (AMMK), led by T.T.V. Dhinakaran, in these negotiations.

Dhinakaran previously indicated that the constituencies his party would contest would be determined by the BJP, rather than through direct negotiations with the AIADMK.

His comments have sparked speculation on whether AIADMK leaders will engage in direct talks with the AMMK leadership during this current round of discussions.

The NDA coalition in Tamil Nadu is anticipated to ramp up discussions in the coming days as parties strive to finalize a consensus that is agreeable to all.

Political analysts suggest that the negotiations might encompass several rounds of discussions, as parties assert their claims for advantageous constituencies and a greater share of seats.

With the nomination process set to kick off later this month, the AIADMK leadership is eager to expedite the seat-sharing process.

Once the alliance framework is confirmed, the focus is expected to pivot towards candidate announcements and launching an extensive campaign for the Assembly elections.