Manithaneya Makkal Katchi resolves to contest on its own symbol in future elections in Tamil Nadu
Manithaneya Makkal Katchi has decided to contest future elections in Tamil Nadu using its own symbol. This resolution follows the party's experience in the recent elections, where it was limited by its alliance with the DMK. The party expressed gratitude to the DMK while urging the new government to focus on development and human rights.
- ▪Manithaneya Makkal Katchi will contest future elections on its own symbol.
- ▪The decision was made after the 2026 election results showed a fractured mandate.
- ▪The party was previously limited by its alliance with the DMK, contesting under the DMK's symbol.
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Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) general secretary P. Abdul Samad, on Friday (May 22, 2026), said the party will only contest on its own symbol in future Parliamentary, Assembly, and local body elections in Tamil Nadu.The decision was part of resolutions passed by the party's high-level committee after the 2026 election results, which returned a fractured mandate in the State Assembly.The MMK was allotted two seats by the DMK – Manapparai and Nagappatinam – and it contested both on the DMK’s ‘Rising Sun’ symbol. This prevented the party from exploring any post-poll alliance, as it is bound by the DMK whip's direction.
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