Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 | "200+ Seats": DMK's Karti Mohan Bets Big On Return To Power

Karti Mohan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam projects strong confidence of returning to power with over 200 seats, dismissing opposition claims over the delimitation controversy. Speaking to NDTV, he argued that defending Tamil Nadu’s parliamentary representation is a legitimate fight, and rejected criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party. He also emphasised the DMK’s focus on women-centric governance, expressing confidence that women voters will back the party in large numbers. On competition, Karti Mohan downplayed high-profile rivals, saying the real battle is being fought on the ground, not on social media. He credited leadership as the defining factor this election, asserting that the DMK’s support base will translate into a decisive victory when results are declared.