According to sources the DMDK's indecisiveness over which major Dravidian party to ally with in Tamilnadu, has brought the alliance talks of the DMK to a screeching halt. Meanwhile the party, led by MK Stalin has received wish lists from smaller parties including the VCK, MDMK, CPI and CPI (M) but is yet to call them in for official discussions. Earlier TNM had reported that the DMK had asked the Congress to give up two of its seats in order to accommodate the DMDK's demand for 5 seats.
Apparently the Congress is likely to refuse this, despite being the party which is insisting on the alliance with the DMDK. Reportedly the DMK had announced last week that the Congress will get nine seats in Tamilnadu and one in Puducherry. A VCK leader reveals "They have not called us for any discussion yet. It was supposed to happen on Wednesday". Further the MDMK which was demanding four seats has now said that it must at least get two and the CPI, CPI (M), VCK, IUML and TVK have all demanded two seats as well.
Moreover the Congress continues to insist that the DMDK is of great importance to the alliance. A Congress leader points out that "The DMDK is definitely important and their inclusion will make a difference to the alliance. But at this point talks are still underway," but the DMK is not completely onboard. Further the DMDK is also holding talks with the ruling AIADMK as it negotiates seats to join the alliance that includes BJP, and the PMK.
