Southern States Unite Against Proposed Delimitation of Parliamentary Constituencies

Leaders from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, and other states rally to oppose the BJP-led central government's plans, citing threats to federalism and representation.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has called for a meeting on March 22 to organize a united opposition to the proposed delimitation of parliamentary constituencies.
The delimitation process, slated for 2026, is criticized for potentially reducing parliamentary representation in southern states due to lower population growth rates.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, and other leaders have expressed support for the initiative, emphasizing the need to protect federalism and regional representation.
Critics, including Stalin and Reddy, argue that the BJP-led central government is using delimitation to politically disadvantage southern states where it has limited electoral success.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has attempted to reassure southern states, stating that no parliamentary seats will be reduced, but opposition leaders remain skeptical and demand clarity.