CM Stalin calls for an all-party meet on March 5 to discuss impact of delimitation on T.N.
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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 to wage a massive struggle for its rights. Over the years, the State had adopted population control measures and focused on improving the maternal health of women.” The Chief Minister further said: “As of now, Tamil Nadu has 39 Lok Sabha seats. Transcending political differences, everyone should come together and raise our voice.” To discuss the issues surrounding delimitation, it has been decided to invite 40 registered political parties in the State for an all-party meeting, he added.

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Stalin-Led Delimitation Meet JAC Passes Resolution Against Population-Based Seeks 25-Year Freeze On Seats
4 days, 1 hour 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 …

Stalin calls for ‘fair delimitation’ as he leads 'historic' opposition meet in Chennai
4 days, 3 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 …

Jagan Reddy skips MK Stalin's meet, writes to PM Modi on delimitation concerns
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4 days, 11 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 …

MK Stalin-led panel passes resolution, seeks delimitation freeze for 25 more years
4 days, 11 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 …

Stalin Delimitation Meet: Vijayan, Revanth, Mann Arrive In Chennai, TMC Skips; BJP Calls It ‘Delusional Drama’
4 days, 18 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 …

Why the South is resisting the delimitation exercise
1 week, 3 days ago

Why the South is resisting the delimitation exercise

India Today  

The south of India is drawing a thick red line. BIGGEST GAINERS Four north Indian states, which comprise 39 per cent of the country’s population and have fertility rates above 2, are projected to gain 31 Lok Sabha seats. If total Lok Sabha seats are increased to 848, these states will gain 150 seats, an 86 per cent increase compared …

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan backs Stalin’s push against delimitation
1 week, 4 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 …

Stalin Invites Pinarayi for Chennai Meet on Delimitation
1 week, 4 days ago

Stalin Invites Pinarayi for Chennai Meet on Delimitation

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin has invited his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan to attend a forthcoming conference in Chennai against the move to delimit the Lok Sabha constituencies. Tamil Nadu IT Minister Palanivel Thyagarajan and Tamilachi Thankapandian, MP, called on Pinarayi Vijayan at his office and handed over Stalin’s invitation letter. Apart from the CMs and leaders …

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, …

KTR confirms he will attend MK Stalin's anti-delimitation meet, slams Centre
1 week, 5 days ago

KTR confirms he will attend MK Stalin's anti-delimitation meet, slams Centre

India Today  

MK Stalin's anti-delimitation movement seems to be gaining traction among southern states as Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday confirmed his participation in the all-party meet called by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in Chennai on March 22. The meeting, to be chaired by DMK chief Stalin, will focus on the contentious issue of delimitation and …

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 …

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah backs Stalin’s move to oppose delimitation exercise
1 week, 6 days ago

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah backs Stalin’s move to oppose delimitation exercise

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah extended his support to his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin’s move to form a Joint Action Committee comprising like-minded states to oppose the Union Government’s proposed delimitation exercise. A DMK delegation comprising Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K Ponmudi and Rajya Sabha member Mohammed Abdullah Ismail on Wednesday met Siddaramaiah at his residence in Bengaluru and …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin alleges National Education Policy is ‘a saffron policy’ and delimitation an exercise to benefit BJP
1 week, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin alleges National Education Policy is ‘a saffron policy’ and delimitation an exercise to benefit BJP

The Hindu  

Stalin on Wednesday dubbed the National Education Policy a “Hindutva policy” aimed at promoting Hindi, rather than focusing on India’s overall development. The DMK organised meetings across the State against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise and alleged Hindi imposition, under the theme, “Tamil Nadu Fights! “My request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to stop imposing Sanskrit and start fostering …

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 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 …

‘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 …

What are main issues around delimitation and why is Tamil Nadu protesting against it? Explained
2 weeks, 6 days ago

What are main issues around delimitation and why is Tamil Nadu protesting against it? Explained

India TV News  

What are main issues around delimitation and why is Tamil Nadu protesting against it? New Delhi: Further stepping up pressure on the Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin proposed that the 1971 Census be the basis for delimitation of parliamentary constituencies for 30 years starting 2026 and favoured a Joint Action Committee involving all southern states to press for …

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 conundrum: Why southern states demand 1971 census to be the benchmark
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Delimitation conundrum: Why southern states demand 1971 census to be the benchmark

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin’s all-party meeting has once again brought the vexed issue of delimitation in focus. While the meeting on Wednesday passed a resolution urging the Centre to ensure that the 1971 Census should be the basis for the delimitation of the Lok Sabha seats for 30 years from 2026, it also condemned the …

Why MK Stalin has raised the pitch on delimitation
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Why MK Stalin has raised the pitch on delimitation

India Today  

Political parties in Tamil Nadu are demanding that the delimitation of constituencies be based on the 1971 population figures and have urged the Union government to uphold the commitment made to that effect in 2001 by then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. An all-party meeting, held by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government of Tamil Nadu on March 5 in Chennai, …

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

Delimitation row: T.N. all-party meet favours retaining existing Lok Sabha seats till 2056
3 weeks ago

Delimitation row: T.N. all-party meet favours retaining existing Lok Sabha seats till 2056

The Hindu  

An all-party meeting chaired by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. A resolution adopted at the meeting said Tamil Nadu’s existing 7.18% of the total seats must not be reduced under any circumstances during the delimitation exercise. Mr. Stalin said the delimitation would result in indelible injustice to Tamil Nadu if the Lok Sabha seats were reduced, as the BJP government …

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 …

Amit Shah's remarks on delimitation has created confusion, says MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Amit Shah's remarks on delimitation has created confusion, says MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on the delimitation exercise have created confusion, rather than clearing doubts on the issue, said Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi. Addressing media persons in Thoothukudi, Kanimozhi said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin was concerned about the delimitation exercise of the union government, which seems to adversely impact the state's representation in the …

CM Stalin urges parties to join meeting on delimitation, criticizes Centre on language and fishermen issues
3 weeks, 1 day ago

CM Stalin urges parties to join meeting on delimitation, criticizes Centre on language and fishermen issues

New Indian Express  

NAGAPATTINAM: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday appealed to the parties that have turned down the invite for an all-party meeting on March 5 in Chennai on the proposed delimitation exercise, to reconsider it and participate in the meeting “by setting aside political differences” as the issue is “all about Tamil Nadu” and its interests and “rights”. Stressing on the …

Delimitation could reduce Tamil Nadu’s MP share to 5.7%, says Kanimozhi
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delimitation could reduce Tamil Nadu’s MP share to 5.7%, says Kanimozhi

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s share of MPs in Parliament could drop from the current 7.18% to 5.7%, if delimitation is implemented on the basis of State-wise population, according to Thoothukudi Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, she said that despite Union Minister Amit Shah’s assurance during his recent visit to Tamil Nadu that the number of MPs …

Tamil Nadu: BJP declines invitation to March 5 meeting
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu: BJP declines invitation to March 5 meeting

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:BJP State President K Annamalai said that his party would not take part in the March 5 all-party meeting called by the Chief Minister M K Stalin because the fear of the State losing Parliament seats in the delimitation exercise was an imaginary and baseless one being deliberately spread even before the Delimitation Commission had announced the process. In his …

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 …

Delimitation Debate: Why Siddaramaiah, MK Stalin fear losing political clout in South – ‘like a knife hanging on’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Delimitation Debate: Why Siddaramaiah, MK Stalin fear losing political clout in South – ‘like a knife hanging on’

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah joined the chorus against delimitation on Thursday and described Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on the contentious issue as “not trustworthy.” Siddaramaiah accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of using delimitation as a weapon to “silence” the southern states. “If the Union government genuinely wishes to ensure fairness for the southern states, the home minister must …

As Stalin flags ‘push for monolithic Hindi identity’, Ashwini Vaishnaw sees ‘shallow attempts to divide society’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

As Stalin flags ‘push for monolithic Hindi identity’, Ashwini Vaishnaw sees ‘shallow attempts to divide society’

The Hindu  

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday termed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s charge of the “push for a monolithic Hindi identity” as “shallow attempts to divide society” made to hide “poor governance”. https://t.co/Oj2tQseTno — Ashwini Vaishnaw February 27, 2025 In his post on Thursday, Mr. Stalin said: “My dear sisters and brothers from other States, Ever wondered how many …

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 …

MK Stalin vs Amit Shah: Who is speaking the truth on delimitation?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

MK Stalin vs Amit Shah: Who is speaking the truth on delimitation?

India Today  

Tamil Nadu chief minister M.K. At the heart of Stalin’s concern is the belief that Tamil Nadu, despite its commendable success in population control, could face a reduction in Lok Sabha seats, effectively diluting its voice in national decision-making. Union home minister Amit Shah, however, has dismissed Stalin’s concerns outright, asserting that “Tamil Nadu will not lose a single seat” …

Tamil Nadu will not lose seats to delimitation, says Amit Shah
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu will not lose seats to delimitation, says Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

Coimbatore: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday denied any injustice to Tamil Nadu by the Centre as claimed by M K Stalin over fund allocation and described as diversionary attempts, the Chief Minister raking up the delimitation issue. Seeking to put to rest speculation on the subject, he asserted no southern state including Tamil Nadu would see a reduction …

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 …

TNCC welcomes CM Stalin’s call to discuss impact of delimitation
3 weeks, 6 days ago

TNCC welcomes CM Stalin’s call to discuss impact of delimitation

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai on Wednesday welcomed Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s decision to call for an all party meeting on March 5 to discuss the proposed delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies based on 2026 population census, which would reduce Tamil Nadu’s overall representation in the Parliament. seats for Tamil Nadu is likely to increase from 39 to 49 …

Southern States will not lose a single Lok Sabha seat to delimitation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
1 month ago

Southern States will not lose a single Lok Sabha seat to delimitation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Southern States will not be affected by the delimitation exercise, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ensured that not a single Lok Sabha seat is going to be reduced on a pro-rata basis, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday, promising that the southern States would get their rightful share of any increase in seats. ‘Diverting public’s attention’ Speaking …

Amit Shah attacks Stalin with ‘anti-national jibe’, rejects TN CM’s ‘delimitation’ claim: ‘PM Modi made it clear that…’
1 month ago

Amit Shah attacks Stalin with ‘anti-national jibe’, rejects TN CM’s ‘delimitation’ claim: ‘PM Modi made it clear that…’

Live Mint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday jibed at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will “root out anti-national activities from the state.” He also assured Tamil Nadu would not lose any Lok Sabha seats after delimitation. Retaliating to Stalin’s remark, Shah said that injustice in the state happened when “the UPA govt …

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