MMK resolves to contest on its own symbol in future elections in Tamil Nadu
The Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) has decided to contest future elections in Tamil Nadu using its own symbol. This resolution follows the recent elections that resulted in a fractured mandate in the State Assembly. The party expressed gratitude to the DMK for their support while urging the new government to focus on development and uphold human rights.
- ▪MMK will contest future elections on its own symbol.
- ▪The decision was made after the 2026 election results showed a fractured mandate.
- ▪The party thanked the DMK for their support during the elections.
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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. VCK, IUML join Vijay’s Cabinet in Tamil NaduThe MMK was allotted two seats by the DMK – Manapparai and Nagappatinam – and it contested both on the DMK’s ‘Rising Sun’ symbol.
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