Stalin-Led Delimitation Meet JAC Passes Resolution Against Population-Based Seeks 25-Year Freeze On Seats
4 days, 4 hours ago

Stalin-Led Delimitation Meet JAC Passes Resolution Against Population-Based Seeks 25-Year Freeze On Seats

ABP News  

The Joint Action Committee on Saturday passed a seven-point resolution demanding that the freeze on the number of Parliamentary constituencies be extended for another 25 years, expressing deep concern over the lack of transparency and clarity from the Union government on the issue of delimitation. Demand For Fair Delimitation Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK hosted the first JAC meeting, bringing together political leaders from certain states opposing population-based delimitation of Lok Sabha seats. The meeting saw a strong political consensus, with participants pledging to fight for "fair delimitation" and prevent southern states from losing political representation in Parliament. This formidable gathering reflects our collective resolve to uphold India’s federalism in… pic.twitter.com/dz6rO0Xjpq — M.K.Stalin March 22, 2025 Show Of Unity Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, who convened the meeting, warned of legal action if necessary, stating: "We will not allow our states to be penalized for successfully implementing population control measures." Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy alleged that the BJP’s delimitation plan would marginalize southern states, making them "secondary citizens."

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MK Stalin-led JAC passes resolution on delimitation, expresses concern over ‘lack of transparency & clarity’ from Centre
4 days, 2 hours ago

MK Stalin-led JAC passes resolution on delimitation, expresses concern over ‘lack of transparency & clarity’ from Centre

Live Mint  

Amid ongoing row over delimitation, the Joint Action Committee led by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Saturday passed a resolution on the issue, expressing concern over the "lack of transparency and clarity" from the Union government. Demanding transparency from the Centre over any delimitation exercise, the JAC asked for extending the freeze on parliamentary constituencies based on 1971 Census …

'In Case Of Population-Based Delimitation, North Will Make Us Secondary Citizens': Telangana CM
4 days, 6 hours ago

'In Case Of Population-Based Delimitation, North Will Make Us Secondary Citizens': Telangana CM

ABP News  

Delimitation Meet: The first Joint Action Committee meeting on the Centre’s proposed delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, convened by Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK, saw strong opposition from leaders of southern states. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy voiced concerns that population-based delimitation would diminish the political influence of the southern region, calling it a move that could turn them into “secondary …

Stalin calls for ‘fair delimitation’ as he leads 'historic' opposition meet in Chennai
4 days, 6 hours ago

Stalin calls for ‘fair delimitation’ as he leads 'historic' opposition meet in Chennai

Firstpost  

Chief Ministers and leaders from multiple states convened in Chennai for the first meeting of the Joint Action Committee, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. Chief Ministers and leaders from multiple opposition parties-led states convened in Chennai for the first meeting of the Joint Action Committee, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. This protest is not …

Delimitation based only on population criterion unfair: BJD chief Naveen Patnaik
4 days, 14 hours ago

Delimitation based only on population criterion unfair: BJD chief Naveen Patnaik

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said that population should not be the only criterion to determine the number of seats in Parliament and sought a detailed discussion with all parties before the commencement of the delimitation process. Addressing the first Joint Action Committee meeting on delimitation convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, he …

Unfair delimitation politically weakens states, undermines democracy: TN CM Stalin at JAC meeting
4 days, 14 hours ago

Unfair delimitation politically weakens states, undermines democracy: TN CM Stalin at JAC meeting

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, in his speech at the Joint Action Committee for Fair Delimitation meeting in Chennai on Saturday, said the state's voice for justice was ignored because it did not have enough political strength to attract the nation's attention. The CM cited the Centre's silence on over two years of violence in Manipur as …

Jagan Reddy skips MK Stalin's meet, writes to PM Modi on delimitation concerns
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4 days, 14 hours ago

Jagan Reddy skips MK Stalin's meet, writes to PM Modi on delimitation concerns

India Today  

Echoing the concerns of the neighbouring southern Indian states over the upcoming delimitation, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his letter dated March 21, 2025, Jagan Reddy highlighted concerns, particularly from southern states, about the potential loss of parliamentary seats due to changes in population …

Tamil Nadu BJP calls Stalin's delimitation meet to hide corruption, stages protest
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4 days, 14 hours ago

Tamil Nadu BJP calls Stalin's delimitation meet to hide corruption, stages protest

India Today  

The BJP staged black flag protests across Tamil Nadu against the delimitation meeting convened by the ruling DMK on March 22, which invited Chief Ministers and representatives from non-BJP ruled states. Addressing the media, he criticised Chief Minister MK Stalin for prioritising discussions on state rights with other non-BJP states while ignoring pressing issues affecting Tamil Nadu. Karnataka BJP President …

MK Stalin-led panel passes resolution, seeks delimitation freeze for 25 more years
4 days, 14 hours ago

MK Stalin-led panel passes resolution, seeks delimitation freeze for 25 more years

India Today  

The Joint Action Committee, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, convened in Chennai today, adopted a resolution opposing any delimitation exercise that lacks transparency and fails to involve key stakeholders. JAC ADOPTS RESOLUTION The resolution emphasised that any changes to parliamentary constituencies should be made through a fair and open process, with participation from all state governments, political …

Tamil Nadu hosts multi-state meeting for 'fair delimitation', BJP stages protest
4 days, 14 hours ago

Tamil Nadu hosts multi-state meeting for 'fair delimitation', BJP stages protest

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin today organised the first Joint Action Committee meeting for the states to be affected by the delimitation exercise. MK STALIN: THREAT TO INDIA’S FEDERALISM Calling it a “defining moment", Stalin asserted that if Tamil Nadu and other states’ representation is lost due to the upcoming delimitation exercise, it will be a blow to the …

Stalin Delimitation Meet: Vijayan, Revanth, Mann Arrive In Chennai, TMC Skips; BJP Calls It ‘Delusional Drama’
4 days, 21 hours ago

Stalin Delimitation Meet: Vijayan, Revanth, Mann Arrive In Chennai, TMC Skips; BJP Calls It ‘Delusional Drama’

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Every person who is concerned with the future of this country, with the future politics of this country and the future representation of this country should be voicing their concern, should be opening up and should be talking out loudly.” #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: As BRS working president KT Rama Rao arrives in Chennai for …

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan backs Stalin’s push against delimitation
1 week, 5 days ago

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan backs Stalin’s push against delimitation

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed solidarity with the Tamil Nadu government’s efforts to unite non-Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled States on a common platform to resist any move by the Union government for arbitrary delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies, which contravenes the Constitution’s federalist principles and allegedly seeks to favour the ruling coalition at the Centre. Mr. Vijayan, in a press …

INDIA alliance stays united on delimitation, says DK Shivakumar ahead of MK Stalin’s meet
1 week, 5 days ago

INDIA alliance stays united on delimitation, says DK Shivakumar ahead of MK Stalin’s meet

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar confirmed his attendance at the delimitation meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on March 22. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that he has received Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's letter regarding state autonomy and constituency delimitation. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also expressed his support for Tamil Nadu …

Stalin emerges as the anchor of Opposition unity
1 week, 5 days ago

Stalin emerges as the anchor of Opposition unity

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With several political parties extending support to the DMK government in Tamil Nadu in its fight over the proposed delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, Chief Minister M K Stalin appears to be emerging as the voice that binds the non-BJP parties on the issue. Congress-ruled Telangana and Karnataka governments, opposition BRS in Telangana, former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik’s BJD, …

Tamil Nadu minister's ‘10 children’ jibe on North Indians draws flak from BJP
1 week, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu minister's ‘10 children’ jibe on North Indians draws flak from BJP

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu minister Duraimurugan on Thursday drew a controversial comparison between marriage relations in the state and North India while referring to the threat of reduced parliamentary seats due to the delimitation exercise. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, state water resources minister Thiru Duraimurugan, party MPs TR Baalu and others attend Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MPs meeting at party headquarters …

CM making ‘misleading’ comments on delimitation: BJP
1 week, 6 days ago

CM making ‘misleading’ comments on delimitation: BJP

The Hindu  

Telangana BJP has accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of making “misleading” and “uninformed”” statements in regard to the Centre’s delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies on Thursday. The parliamentary constituency delimitation is a necessary exercise, undertaken by considering the population growth and other factors, he said and accused Mr. Revanth Reddy of “blindly” opposing delimitation, aligning with his party’s ally, …

Telangana CM Revanth labels delimitation exercise as conspiracy against the Southern States
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1 week, 6 days ago

Telangana CM Revanth labels delimitation exercise as conspiracy against the Southern States

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy termed the delimitation exercise as a ‘limitation for the South India’, labelled it as a conspiracy against the Southern states. Mr. Reddy said that Central Government’s ‘conspiracy’ should be exposed and thwarted and termed the entire exercise of the Bharatiya Janata Party as a revenge on the Southern States for not allowing the party …

'Not Delimitation But Limitation For Southern States': Revanth Reddy Slams BJP After Meet With DMK Delegation
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1 week, 6 days ago

'Not Delimitation But Limitation For Southern States': Revanth Reddy Slams BJP After Meet With DMK Delegation

ABP News  

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy strongly opposed the proposed delimitation exercise, calling it a ‘limitation’ for Southern states and vowing to reject it at any cost. After meeting a DMK delegation in the state, Revanth Reddy alleged that the BJP-led central government was conspiring against Southern states, as the party had failed to gain a strong foothold in the region. …

DMK delegation meets Telangana CM, invites him to Chennai meeting on delimitation
1 week, 6 days ago

DMK delegation meets Telangana CM, invites him to Chennai meeting on delimitation

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: A delegation of DMK leaders, on behalf of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, invited Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to attend a meeting convened by the DMK on March 22 in Chennai. The meeting is being held to discuss the adverse impact of the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha segments on the southern states. Revanth Reddy alleged …

DMK delegation invites Odisha leaders, including Naveen Patnaik, for Chennai meeting on delimitation
2 weeks, 1 day ago

DMK delegation invites Odisha leaders, including Naveen Patnaik, for Chennai meeting on delimitation

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The DMK delegation, including Industries Minister TRB Rajaa and Chennai Central MP Dayanidhi Maran, met former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday. They invited him to a meeting hosted by DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin in Chennai on March 22 to discuss strategies for addressing issues related to the delimitation of …

DMK MPs vow to oppose population-based Lok Sabha seat delimitation in Parliament
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

DMK MPs vow to oppose population-based Lok Sabha seat delimitation in Parliament

India Today  

DMK MPs on Sunday resolved to work towards ensuring Tamil Nadu's rights vis-a-vis the Lok Sabha seats delimitation issue, saying the population-based exercise will affect not just the southern states but also others including Odisha and West Bengal. A meeting of DMK MPs, held under party president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin here, came on the eve …

DMK MPs to raise delimitation issue in Parliament, reach out to leaders of seven states
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

DMK MPs to raise delimitation issue in Parliament, reach out to leaders of seven states

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In a consultative meeting held under the chairmanship of DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin, party MPs have resolved to draw attention to the alleged delimitation issue in the Parliament. The MPs will also coordinate with the political leaders of seven states which stand to be affected by the alleged delimitation and bring them together in the fight …

DMK MPs hold meet, pass resolution to raise delimitation issue in Parliament
2 weeks, 2 days ago

DMK MPs hold meet, pass resolution to raise delimitation issue in Parliament

Live Mint  

All DMK MPs, who met on Sunday in Chennai, passed a resolution to raise the delimitation exercise issue in the Parliament session on Monday. One resolution read: “DMK MPs will raise voice in Parliament supporting the efforts of Chief Minister MK Stalin to safeguard the Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha constituencies. This meeting passes resolution that MPs will raise this issue …

Delimitation row: DMK MPs resolve to raise matter in Parliament, will coordinate with other parties
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Delimitation row: DMK MPs resolve to raise matter in Parliament, will coordinate with other parties

India TV News  

Delimitation row: DMK MPs resolve to raise matter in Parliament, will coordinate with other parties Delimitation row: This meeting resolves to support CM MK Stalin in all his efforts in this issue and take it up in the Parliament and ensure Tamil Nadu does not lose a single Lok Sabha seat. Delimitation row: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Member of Parliaments on …

Stalin Seeks Other States’ Support on Delimitation
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Stalin Seeks Other States’ Support on Delimitation

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Seeking the support of Chief Ministers and former Chief Ministers of other States in his fight for justice in the delimitation process that threatened to permanently diminish their influence in shaping the nation’s future, Chief Minister M K Stalin invited them all to an inaugural meeting in Chennai on March 22 to chart a collective course forward as an …

Stalin asks other CMs to join Joint Action Committee on delimitation
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Stalin asks other CMs to join Joint Action Committee on delimitation

The Hindu  

Drumming up support from Chief Ministers and former Chief Ministers of States likely to be affected by the delimitation process, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Despite the gravity of the issue, the Union government has provided “neither clarity nor any concrete commitment” to address States’ concerns, Mr. Stalin pointed out. ‘Unified advocacy’ Calling for a collaborative analysis and unified advocacy …

‘Delimitation Blatant Assault On Federalism’: TN CM Stalin Writes To 7 State CMs, Urges To Join Action Committee
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Delimitation Blatant Assault On Federalism’: TN CM Stalin Writes To 7 State CMs, Urges To Join Action Committee

ABP News  

In a bid to safeguard the federal structure of India and protect the interests of states facing potential underrepresentation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to various State Chief Ministers and former Chief Ministers, urging them to join a Joint Action Committee. He warned that this acceleration poses a significant threat to the political representation and influence of …

'Blatant assault on federalism': Stalin writes to seven CMs to join 'fight' over Lok Sabha seat delimitation
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Blatant assault on federalism': Stalin writes to seven CMs to join 'fight' over Lok Sabha seat delimitation

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Friday wrote to his counterparts in Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, West Bengal, Punjab, Odisha and party heads as well, inviting them to join hands with Tamil Nadu and be part of a Joint Action Committee for an "uncompromising fight" over the delimitation of Lok Sabha seats, which he termed an unfair exercise. Stalin proposed …

MK Stalin's unity call to 7 states amid delimitation row, calls big Chennai meet
2 weeks, 5 days ago

MK Stalin's unity call to 7 states amid delimitation row, calls big Chennai meet

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote a letter to various chief ministers, including all south Indian states, along with his counterparts from West Bengal, Odisha and Punjab. In the letter, he said he was reaching out with two specific requests: A formal consent by the states of “Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka in the South”, along …

Revanth Reddy's big delimitation charge: BJP seeking revenge against South
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Revanth Reddy's big delimitation charge: BJP seeking revenge against South

India Today  

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy accused the BJP of taking revenge on the South through its proposed delimitation exercise and urged the Centre to hold an all-party meeting on the issue. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2025, Reddy said through delimitation, which will adjust parliamentary constituencies based on population, the BJP wanted to reduce the representation of the South …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin seeks opposition unity against delimitation, calls for March 22 meeting in Chennai
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin seeks opposition unity against delimitation, calls for March 22 meeting in Chennai

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin seeks opposition unity against delimitation, calls for March 22 meeting in Chennai Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to the chief ministers of several states, warning that the upcoming delimitation exercise could reduce the parliamentary representation of states that have successfully controlled population growth. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to …

MK Stalin urges south states to band together against 'unjust' delimitation
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

MK Stalin urges south states to band together against 'unjust' delimitation

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin called for a united front among South Indian states against the proposed parliamentary delimitation, announcing plans to form a Joint Action Committee to address what he termed as an “unjust” exercise. The proposal came after an all-party meeting convened by Stalin in Chennai’s Namakkal Kavingar Hall, where leaders from 123 political parties reaffirmed Tamil …

Delimitation row: MK Stalin demands 30-year status quo on Lok Sabha seats
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Delimitation row: MK Stalin demands 30-year status quo on Lok Sabha seats

Hindustan Times  

A meeting of political parties in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday unanimously asked the Centre to use the 1971 Census as the basis for any delimitation for the next 30 years, ratcheting up tensions on a contentious exercise that has the potential to widen the chasm between India’s northern and southern regions. Last week, Union home minister Amit Shah sought to …

War Against Unjust Delimitation to Involve Other States
2 weeks, 6 days ago

War Against Unjust Delimitation to Involve Other States

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:Rejecting a Parliamentary constituency delimitation process based exclusively on population figures from future Census, the all-party meeting, convened by Chief Minister M K Stalin at Chennai on Wednesday, proposed to form a Joint Action Committee with political parties from Tamil Nadu and other States having concerns over denial of equitable representation to launch a united fight against the Union Government’s …

TN CM Stalin Rejects Population-Based Delimitation, Demands 30-Year Status Quo On Lok Sabha Seats
3 weeks ago

TN CM Stalin Rejects Population-Based Delimitation, Demands 30-Year Status Quo On Lok Sabha Seats

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu All Party Meet: TN CM MK Stalin on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide a parliamentary assurance that any future delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies--starting from 2026--will be based on the 1971 Census and remain in effect for the next 30 years. The demand was formalised in a resolution passed during an all-party meeting convened …

All-party meeting led by Stalin rejects delimitation, demands status quo for at least three decades
3 weeks ago

All-party meeting led by Stalin rejects delimitation, demands status quo for at least three decades

Op India  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister headed an all-party meeting in Chennai on Wednesday to discuss issues like ‘Hindi imposition’ and ‘delimitation’. The parties in the meeting said that delimitation would result in reduced representation of Tamil Nadu and other southern states as the states have controlled their population through family planning measures. #WATCH | Chennai: Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam chief …

Delimitation row: CM Stalin takes ‘lip service’ jibe at BJP, warns of reduced seats for Tamil Nadu in LS
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3 weeks ago

Delimitation row: CM Stalin takes ‘lip service’ jibe at BJP, warns of reduced seats for Tamil Nadu in LS

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Wednesday called for the 1971 census to be the basis of delimitation due in 2026 at an all-party meeting he had chaired in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin arrives to participate in an all-party meeting to discuss the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha seats in the state, at the Secretariat in …

MK Stalin warns of state losing Lok Sabha seats in delimitation
3 weeks ago

MK Stalin warns of state losing Lok Sabha seats in delimitation

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin raised concerns over the upcoming delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, which is scheduled to take place in 2026. Tamil Nadu faces a big threat," said Stalin.The Chief Minister pointed out that Tamil Nadu's success in controlling its population through family planning and women empowerment could lead to a loss of parliamentary seats. There …

MK Stalin leads all-party meet, seeks 30-year status quo on delimitation
3 weeks ago

MK Stalin leads all-party meet, seeks 30-year status quo on delimitation

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin strongly opposed the Union government’s delimitation plan at the all-party meeting held today at the state secretariat to discuss the issues of proposed delimitation of parliamentary constituencies. The meeting, attended by several political parties, focused on concerns that the process, if based on population figures, could significantly reduce Tamil Nadu’s representation in Parliament. The …

Tamil Nadu parties want retention of state Lok Sabha seats till 2056
3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu parties want retention of state Lok Sabha seats till 2056

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: As many as 59 Tamil Nadu political parties on Wednesday unanimously demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi unequivocally assure in Parliament that the 1971 population census will remain the basis for delimitation of Lok Sabha seats for another 30 years — till 2056 — by adopting a resolution to this effect at the all-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister …

MK Stalin calls all-party meet amid delimitation, 3-language row, BJP to boycott
3 weeks, 4 days ago

MK Stalin calls all-party meet amid delimitation, 3-language row, BJP to boycott

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has called for an all-party meeting on March 5, inviting as many as 45 political parties, to discuss concerns surrounding the proposed Lok Sabha delimitation exercise and the three-language policy. AIADMK, BJP ALLY TO ATTEND MEETING Notably, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the principal opposition in Tamil Nadu, will attend the all-political …

Telangana parties slam Union Minister Amit Shah's remarks on delimitation
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Telangana parties slam Union Minister Amit Shah's remarks on delimitation

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah's assurance that the southern states will not lose a single parliamentary seat due to delimitation drew sharp criticism on Thursday from the ruling Congress and opposition BRS in Telangana. Amit Shah had on Wednesday assured the southern states that they will not lose a "single parliamentary seat" due to delimitation and accused Tamil Nadu …

Udhayanidhi Stalin demands fair delimitation, seeks seat increase for Tamil Nadu
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin demands fair delimitation, seeks seat increase for Tamil Nadu

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday reiterated the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s concerns over delimitation, stating that any increase in parliamentary seats should be uniform across states. He pointed out that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi had hinted at an increase in seats during the new Parliament’s inauguration, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had acknowledged in 2023 that such changes …

Stalin should discuss delimitation exercise with CMs of southern States: VCK leader
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Stalin should discuss delimitation exercise with CMs of southern States: VCK leader

The Hindu  

Thirumavalavan on Wednesday said that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin should also convene a meeting with Chief Ministers of other southern States to discuss the impact of the proposed delimitation exercise, which may lead to a reduction in the number of Lok Sabha seats especially for southern States. Interacting with media here, he said that he welcomed Mr. Stalin’s call for …

KTR Backs Stalin in Delimitation Debate
3 weeks, 6 days ago

KTR Backs Stalin in Delimitation Debate

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Extending support to Chief Minister M K Stalin in his fight against the expected reduction of representation for Southern States in Parliament due to the proposed delimitation, the working president of Bharat Rashtra Samithi K T Rama Rao proposed delimitation based on fiscal contribution to the nation. To execute delimitation without considering the efforts of the States is not …

Southern states won't lose even single seat: Amit Shah counters TN CM Stalin on LS delimitation
1 month ago

Southern states won't lose even single seat: Amit Shah counters TN CM Stalin on LS delimitation

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: A day after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin raised an apprehension that the State’s representation in the Lok Sabha is expected to reduce in the delimitation exercise, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday countered him saying no southern states including Tamil Nadu would see a reduction in the Parliamentary representation when delimitation is done on pro-rata basis. …

BJP will participate in all-party meet only if T.N. CM reveals who gave details on delimitation, says Annamalai
1 month ago

BJP will participate in all-party meet only if T.N. CM reveals who gave details on delimitation, says Annamalai

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will take part in the all-party meeting called by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on delimitation only if the CM says who gave details about the delimitation exercise, said K. Annamalai, Tamil Nadu president of the BJP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had clarified earlier that delimitation would not be based on the “Congress model of delimitation” that …

CM Stalin calls for an all-party meet on March 5 to discuss impact of delimitation on T.N.
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1 month ago

CM Stalin calls for an all-party meet on March 5 to discuss impact of delimitation on T.N.

The Hindu  

Stalin has convened an all-party meeting on March 5, 2025, to discuss the impact of the proposed delimitation exercise on Tamil Nadu, which may lead to a reduction in the number of Lok Sabha seats in the State. Speaking to mediapersons after chairing a Cabinet meeting at the Secretariat in Chennai, the Chief Minister said: “Tamil Nadu has been forced …

SC notice on Andhra Pradesh, Telangana MLA seats
2 years, 6 months ago

SC notice on Andhra Pradesh, Telangana MLA seats

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Hyderabad: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a plea seeking commencement of the delimitation exercise in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana state, which would lead to an increase the number of seats in the two state legislatures. YSRC MLA and AP Planning Board vice chairman Malladi Vishnu said that the Centre had already assured to …

Planning for J&K Delimitation Done, Report Out, Opposition Says BJP Favoured
2 years, 10 months ago

Planning for J&K Delimitation Done, Report Out, Opposition Says BJP Favoured

News 18  

The final delimitation commission report on Jammu and Kashmir’s assembly and Lok Sabha seats is out, ending an important hurdle to holding elections in the union territory. The Gupkar Alliance, a forum of J&K’s strong regional parties like the National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party, had alleged that the panel was “converting a geographical majority into a political minority by …

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