CHENNAI: Even as the ruling DMK and the AIADMK-led opposition bloc are yet to finalise their alliances seat sharing, Naam Tamilar Katchi on Friday took the early lead by announcing its first list of 100 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. The list includes 40 women, reflecting the party’s continued emphasis on gender balance.

Among the key candidates announced are spokesperson Idumbavanam Karthik for Vedaranyam, film director Kalanjiyam for Thousand Lights and youth wing coordinator Farhana Fathima for Nagapattinam. The list features nominees for important constituencies spread across the State, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Villupuram, Cuddalore and several western districts.

As in previous election cycles, NTK has allocated seats proportionately

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