Tamil Nadu's Stalin Rallies States Against Proposed Delimitation Changes

Chief Minister MK Stalin calls for a united front, arguing the exercise could unfairly reduce parliamentary representation for population-controlled states.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has written to seven state leaders and former CMs, urging collective opposition to the Union Government's proposed delimitation exercise.
Stalin argues that the delimitation plan unfairly penalizes states like Tamil Nadu that have successfully controlled population growth by potentially reducing their parliamentary representation.
The delimitation process, scheduled for after 2026, may redistribute or increase Lok Sabha seats based on updated population data, raising concerns about diminished influence for southern states.
Stalin has proposed forming a Joint Action Committee (JAC) to strategize against the changes and invited leaders to a meeting in Chennai on March 22 to discuss a collective approach.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured that southern states will not lose seats, but Stalin and other leaders remain skeptical, citing a lack of clarity and concrete commitments from the central government.