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One for all: On seat-sharing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election

The DMK has managed to keep a major alliance (गठबंधन) partner happy

After the drama that lasted over a month over the issue of seat sharing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly (विधान सभा) election, the ruling (सत्तारूढ़) DMK and its long-standing (लंबे समय से, पुराना और स्थायी) ally (सहयोगी), the Congress, have done well by reaching an understanding (समझ, समझौता) without leaving room for rancour (deeply entrenched bitterness or resentfulness; bitterness, animosity, hostility, resentment). Senior party leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, P. Chidambaram and Kanimozhi helped both sides iron out their differences (मतभेद, असहमति). The deal is now key for the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) to finalise seat-sharing with other constituents (घटक), as the Congress is the coalition’s (alliance, partnership, bloc, union) second-largest member. Given (को ध्यान में रखते हुए, को देखते हुए) that the DMK is negotiating (discuss, bargain, confer, deliberate) with more smaller parties than before, the Congress should consider the allotment (आवंटन) of 28 Assembly seats and one Rajya Sabha seat a fair (impartial, equitable, just, unbiased, non-discriminatory) deal. In the 2021 polls, it contested 25 seats, 16 lower than the 2016 tally (गणना, कुल संख्या). But, significant political changes in the State happened as almost all anti-BJP parties have rallied behind the DMK since then (from that specific point in the past until a later time; subsequently, thereafter, following that, hereafter). Although the Congress and the DMK have contested elections together since 2016, with much success, the presence of the fledgling (newly established and relatively inexperienced; nascent, emerging, developing, infant) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor Vijay, in the fray (संघर्ष, मुकाबला) had prompted (प्रेरित करना, उकसाना) some Congress leaders to suggest (सुझाव देना, प्रस्ताव रखना) aligning with the TVK which was open to (willing to consider or be receptive to a proposal; receptive to, amenable to, accessible, accepting) a coalition regime — an idea not acceptable to the DMK and its traditional adversary (a principal opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute; opponent, rival, antagonist), the AIADMK. Being a new force, it could offer more seats to the Congress than the DMK, along with power sharing. Apart from questions about the probability (the likelihood or statistical chance of a particular event occurring; likelihood, chance, prospect, possibility) of success of such an electoral tie-up (alliance, collaboration, partnership, agreement), Congress-DMK ties (relations, bonds, associations, connections) cannot be merely (only, purely, strictly, solely) viewed in terms of (with regard to, in relation to a specific aspect; regarding, concerning, with respect to, as regards) numbers or the pursuit (the active effort to achieve or attain a specific goal; quest, search, aim, objective) of power sharing.

The national party knows well the importance of the regional party in its scheme of things (the comprehensive organization, plan, or overall context of a situation; big picture, grand design, master plan, overall context) to improve its position, at the all-India level, if not get back (return, recover, regain, revert) to the original strength. In the general elections in 2019 and 2024, the SPA defeated the AIADMK and the BJP. Besides (in addition to what has already been mentioned; moreover, furthermore, additionally, also), the DMK, which is firm (resolute and unlikely to yield or change; steadfast, uncompromising, resolute, unwavering) against the idea of a coalition government (a government structured on a multi-party alliance sharing executive power; multiparty government, alliance administration, joint government, power-sharing regime), swiftly fulfilled the Congress’s demand for Rajya Sabha seats — now and in 2022; in contrast (conversely, alternatively, on the contrary, oppositely), Jammu and Kashmir’s National Conference had, last (endure, continue, persist, go on) October, offered (present, provide, extend, proffer) a Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress despite unfavourable (disadvantageous or not conducive to success; adverse, disadvantageous, negative, detrimental) numbers. Along with its ability to transfer the most number of votes from Scheduled Castes and religious minorities in Tamil Nadu’s southern districts, the DMK requires the Grand Old Party to flag (highlight, indicate, point out, underscore), at the national level, issues concerning (regarding, about, relating to, involving) States in general (broadly, mainly, generally, overall) and Tamil Nadu in particular (especially, specifically, expressly, notably), as the BJP-led Centre tries to limit the space (the freedom, scope, or political autonomy available to operate; autonomy, leeway, room, scope) for States. The Dravidian major and its leader, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, deserve (warrant, merit, justify, earn) commendation for having managed the allies well, with no grievances (formal complaints or resentments stemming from perceived unfairness; complaints, objections, resentments, discontent) apparent (clearly visible, obvious, or easily understood; obvious, evident, clear, noticeable). With a strong alliance in place (officially established, organized, and functioning; operational, established, set up, arranged), the SPA retains an edge (a tactical advantage or superiority over opponents; advantage, lead, superiority, upper hand) over the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance in the State (it includes the BJP) despite anti-incumbency (a political sentiment characterized by voter dissatisfaction with the ruling government; anti-establishment feeling, voter fatigue, dissatisfaction, desire for change) and a strong challenge from the TVK.

Courtesy: The Hindu

Important Word List With Meaning

1.Assembly (noun)

Hindi Meaning - विधान सभा
English Meaning - a legislative body within a state or region; legislature, parliament, council, congress.

2.alliance (noun)

Hindi Meaning - गठबंधन
English Meaning - coalition, partnership, bloc, union.

3.suggest (verb)

Hindi Meaning - सुझाव देना, प्रस्ताव रखना
English Meaning - propose, recommend, advise, advocate.

4.ruling (adjective)

Hindi Meaning - सत्तारूढ़
English Meaning - currently exercising political power and authority; governing, reigning.

5.long-standing (adjective)

Hindi Meaning - लंबे समय से, पुराना और स्थायी
English Meaning - established, enduring, abiding, perennial.

6.ally (noun)

Hindi Meaning - सहयोगी
English Meaning - a political party or state formally cooperating with another; partner, confederate, supporter, collaborator.

7.understanding (noun)

Hindi Meaning - समझ, समझौता
English Meaning - an informal pact or agreement reached between parties; agreement, settlement, deal, consensus.

8.differences (noun)

Hindi Meaning - मतभेद, असहमति
English Meaning - disagreements or disputes between individuals or groups; disagreements, disputes, conflicts, divergences.

9.constituent (noun)

Hindi Meaning - घटक
English Meaning - a component part of a larger whole, such as a member of a coalition; component, element, unit.

10.given (preposition)

Hindi Meaning - को ध्यान में रखते हुए, को देखते हुए
English Meaning - considering, acknowledging, assuming, bearing in mind.

11.allotment (noun)

Hindi Meaning - आवंटन
English Meaning - allocation, distribution, assignment, quota.

12.tally (noun)

Hindi Meaning - गणना, कुल संख्या
English Meaning - count, total, record, sum.

13.rally (verb)

Hindi Meaning - एकजुट होना, समर्थन में इकट्ठा होना
English Meaning - unite, assemble, gather, regroup.

14.fray (noun)

Hindi Meaning - संघर्ष, मुकाबला
English Meaning - a fiercely competitive situation or contest, particularly in politics; contest, battle, competition, arena.

15.prompt (verb)

Hindi Meaning - प्रेरित करना, उकसाना
English Meaning - instigate, cause, stimulate, provoke.

16.last (verb)

English Meaning - endure, continue, persist, go on.

17.negotiate (verb)

English Meaning - discuss, bargain, confer, deliberate.

18.fair (adjective)

English Meaning - impartial, equitable, just, unbiased, non-discriminatory.

19.one for all (phrase)

English Meaning - acting in a united manner for the collective benefit; united, collective, solidary, cohesive.

20.leave room (phrase)

English Meaning - to provide an opportunity or space for an action or emotion; allow for, permit, provide scope, give a chance.

21.rancour (noun)

English Meaning - deeply entrenched bitterness or resentfulness; bitterness, animosity, hostility, resentment.

22.iron out (phrasal verb)

English Meaning - resolve, settle, sort out, smooth over.

23.key (adjective)

English Meaning - of crucial or critical importance; crucial, vital, pivotal, essential.

24.coalition (noun)

English Meaning - alliance, partnership, bloc, union.

25.since then (phrase)

English Meaning - from that specific point in the past until a later time; subsequently, thereafter, following that, hereafter.

26.fledgling (adjective)

English Meaning - newly established and relatively inexperienced; nascent, emerging, developing, infant.

27.in the fray (phrase)

English Meaning - actively involved in a competition, contest, or conflict; competing, contesting, participating, involved.

28.align with (phrasal verb)

English Meaning - ally with, join forces with, partner with, associate with.

29.open to (phrase)

English Meaning - willing to consider or be receptive to a proposal; receptive to, amenable to, accessible, accepting.

30.regime (noun)

English Meaning - a system of governance or the administration currently in power; government, administration, rule, system.

31.adversary (noun)

English Meaning - a principal opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute; opponent, rival, antagonist.

32.probability (noun)

English Meaning - the likelihood or statistical chance of a particular event occurring; likelihood, chance, prospect, possibility.

33.tie-up (noun)

English Meaning - alliance, collaboration, partnership, agreement.

34.ties (noun)

English Meaning - relations, bonds, associations, connections.

35.merely (adverb)

English Meaning - only, purely, strictly, solely.

36.in terms of (phrase)

English Meaning - with regard to, in relation to a specific aspect; regarding, concerning, with respect to, as regards.

37.pursuit (noun)

English Meaning - the active effort to achieve or attain a specific goal; quest, search, aim, objective.

38.scheme of things (phrase)

English Meaning - the comprehensive organization, plan, or overall context of a situation; big picture, grand design, master plan, overall context.

39.get back (phrasal verb)

English Meaning - return, recover, regain, revert.

40.besides (adverb)

English Meaning - in addition to what has already been mentioned; moreover, furthermore, additionally, also.

41.firm (adjective)

English Meaning - resolute and unlikely to yield or change; steadfast, uncompromising, resolute, unwavering.

42.coalition government (noun)

English Meaning - a government structured on a multi-party alliance sharing executive power; multiparty government, alliance administration, joint government, power-sharing regime.

43.swiftly (adverb)

English Meaning - rapidly, promptly, expeditiously, quickly.

44.in contrast (phrase)

English Meaning - conversely, alternatively, on the contrary, oppositely.

45.offer (verb)

English Meaning - present, provide, extend, proffer.

46.unfavourable (adjective)

English Meaning - disadvantageous or not conducive to success; adverse, disadvantageous, negative, detrimental.

47.flag (verb)

English Meaning - highlight, indicate, point out, underscore.

48.concerning (preposition)

English Meaning - regarding, about, relating to, involving.

49.in general (phrase)

English Meaning - broadly, mainly, generally, overall.

50.in particular (phrase)

English Meaning - especially, specifically, expressly, notably.

51.space (noun)

English Meaning - the freedom, scope, or political autonomy available to operate; autonomy, leeway, room, scope.

52.deserve (verb)

English Meaning - warrant, merit, justify, earn.

53.commendation (noun)

English Meaning - official recognition or praise for a notable achievement; praise, acclaim, appreciation, recognition.

54.grievances (noun)

English Meaning - formal complaints or resentments stemming from perceived unfairness; complaints, objections, resentments, discontent.

55.apparent (adjective)

English Meaning - clearly visible, obvious, or easily understood; obvious, evident, clear, noticeable.

56.in place (phrase)

English Meaning - officially established, organized, and functioning; operational, established, set up, arranged.

57.edge (noun)

English Meaning - a tactical advantage or superiority over opponents; advantage, lead, superiority, upper hand.

58.anti-incumbency (noun)

English Meaning - a political sentiment characterized by voter dissatisfaction with the ruling government; anti-establishment feeling, voter fatigue, dissatisfaction, desire for change.