DMK forms three teams for election work, seat-sharing talks and preparation of manifesto ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Senior DMK leaders and Ministers are leading the teams, as per announcements from DMK president M.K. Stalin and the party’s general secretary Duraimurugan

Updated - January 22, 2024 05:36 pm IST

Published - January 19, 2024 12:00 pm IST - CHENNAI

The teams will coordinate and oversee election work for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. File

The teams will coordinate and oversee election work for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. File | Photo Credit: Bijoy Ghosh

The DMK on Friday, January 19, 2024, announced the formation of three teams for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections this year. These teams would be in charge of overseeing election work, holding seat-sharing talks and preparing the party’s election manifesto.

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announced the formation of a team to coordinate and oversee the party’s work for the general elections. This team includes Ministers K. N. Nehru, R. S. Bharathi, E. V. Velu, Thangam Thennarasu and Udhayanidhi Stalin.

DMK general secretary Duraimurugan announced a team to hold seat-sharing talks with alliance partners. The team would be led by T.R. Baalu with K. N. Nehru,  I. Periyasamy, K. Ponmudy, A. Raja, M.R.K. Panneerselvam and Tiruchi N. Siva as members.

Mr. Duraimurugan also announced a committee headed by DMK MP Kanimozhi to prepare the party’s manifesto. The members include T.K.S. Elangovan,  A.K.S. Vijayan, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, T.R.B. Raaja, Govi Chezhian, K.R.N. Rajeshkumar, C.V.M.P. Ezhilarasan, M.M. Abdullah, Ezhilan Naganathan and Chennai Mayor R. Priya.

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