Southern Leaders Unite Against Proposed Delimitation Changes

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin calls for a March 22 meeting to challenge the BJP-led central government's constituency delimitation plan, citing threats to southern states' representation.

• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has invited leaders from southern states and opposition parties to a March 22 meeting in Chennai to oppose the proposed delimitation of parliamentary constituencies.
• Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed solidarity with Stalin's initiative and will send a senior minister to represent the state at the conference.
• Critics argue that the proposed delimitation could reduce parliamentary representation for southern states, which have successfully controlled population growth, favoring less populous northern states.
• Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have also confirmed their participation, highlighting concerns over federalism and regional equity.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reassured southern states that their parliamentary seats will not be reduced, but opposition leaders remain skeptical and have labeled the move as politically motivated.

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