Chennai, Jan. 3 -- The Tamil Nadu AICC In-charge Girish Chodankar on Saturday expressed optimism about finalising its alliance with the ruling DMK for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, even as he sought to play down rumours of internal differences following allegations made by MP Jothimani on X.

Tamil Nadu AICC in-charge Girish Chodankar said the Congress leadership had already initiated talks with the DMK and was hopeful of an early conclusion. "We met the Chief Minister and the DMK President exactly one month back, on December 3. We requested that the alliance talks be sealed at the earliest. We are still hopeful that our alliance will be sealed with the DMK," Chodankar said.

The remarks signal the party's intent to ensure u...