DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveiled a diverse list of 21 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, featuring three women and a mix of incumbents and newcomers. Notable mentions include T.R. Baalu, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, and A. Raja, while notable absentees are Gautham Sigamani and S.S. Palanimanickam. Former AIADMK heavyweight T.M. Selvaganapathy and Thanga Thamizhselvan join the fray in Salem and Theni, respectively. The DMK, in alliance with various parties, has finalized seat-sharing agreements across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.