Chennai, Feb. 17 -- The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) will contest five seats in alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, said IUML National President Kader Mohideen on Tuesday.

Speaking to ANI, Mohideen urged the DMK to allocate tickets to 16 Muslim candidates.

"In this election, as part of the DMK alliance, we will seek five seats. Additionally, the DMK should provide opportunities to 16 Muslim candidates," he said.

The statement came after the IUML Executive Committee convened at a private marriage hall in Chennai's Royapuram, under Mohideen's leadership.

During the meeting, more than ten resolutions were passed, including a resolution to work for the victory of the D...