The DMK leadership is reportedly considering fielding Chief Minister MK Stalin’s son-in-law, Sabareesan, for one of the four Rajya Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu that are set to fall vacant soon.
According to party sources, the terms of six Rajya Sabha MPs from Tamil Nadu, including AIADMK’s M Thambidurai, Tamil Maanila Congress leader GK Vasan, and DMK members T Siva, Anthiyur Selvaraj, NR Elango, and Dr. Kanimozhi, will end on 1 April 2026.
Of the four seats expected to go to the DMK based on Assembly strength, the party leadership is said to be planning to allocate two to alliance partners. One seat is likely to be offered to the Congress, while the other may go either to the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) or the Communist Party of India (CPI), sources indicated.
Discussions are reportedly underway within the party on allotting one of the remaining two seats to Sabareesan and the other to the DMK’s current Delhi representative, A.K. Vijayan.
Party insiders said some district secretaries have urged Chief Minister Stalin that if Lok Sabha MP and DMK Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi were to take on a larger role in Tamil Nadu’s state politics, Sabareesan could be positioned to handle responsibilities in Delhi.
Following these internal consultations, the party leadership is said to be exploring the possibility of nominating Sabareesan to the Rajya Sabha and ensuring his election to represent the party in the national capital.
An official announcement from the DMK is awaited.
Source: Dinamalar
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