Chennai: In a clear signal that it is keen to put all speculation to rest and move ahead with alliance preparations, the Congress has constituted a high-level committee to negotiate seat-sharing terms with the DMK for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

The move comes amid growing political chatter over the stability of the INDIA bloc in the State and doubts surrounding the Congress’ commitment to the Dravidian ally.

The five-member panel includes AICC Tamil Nadu and Puducherry incharge Girish Chodankar, national leaders Suraj Hegde and Nivedith Alva, TNCC president K. Selvaperunthagai, and Congress Legislature Party leader S. Rajeshkumar.

Party insiders said the names were finalised after discussions within the AICC, keeping in mind the need for a balanced team capable of handling

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