Days after leading an Opposition huddle on delimitation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has sought a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss concerns over the potential loss of parliamentary seats for southern states due to their success in population control.
In a letter dated March 27 but <a href="https://x.com/mkstalin/status/1907264069654253945" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made public only this morning</a>,&nbsp;Stalin said he has requested a meeting with PM Modi along with MPs from various parties to present a &ldquo;Memorandum on Delimitation.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The voices emerging from our deliberations transcend political boundaries, embodying the concerns of citizens from diverse regions who seek fair representation in our parliamentary democracy. As this holds significant importance to our states and citizens, I kindly request a meeting with you to formally submit the Memorandum on behalf of the Joint Action Committee,&rdquo;&nbsp;Stalin wrote.
The March 22 meeting of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) on&nbsp;&lsquo;Fair Delimitation&rsquo;&nbsp;brought together several top leaders, including Chief Ministers, their deputies, and leaders from different political ideologies. A resolution passed at the meeting criticized the lack of transparency in the proposed delimitation process and called for wider consultations involving state governments, political parties, and civil society.
Delimitation, the process of redrawing parliamentary constituencies based on population shifts, is expected to follow the next census. Opposition leaders argue that states in northern India, which have seen higher population growth, could gain seats at the expense of those in the south, which have successfully controlled population growth.
Stalin, a vocal critic of the ruling BJP, has stressed that the issue is not just about the number of MPs but about protecting the rights of the states.
The BJP has dismissed these concerns, with Union Minister G Kishan Reddy accusing the DMK of &ldquo;spreading false propaganda&rdquo;&nbsp;and using delimitation to divert attention from corruption allegations. He also rejected Opposition claims of &ldquo;Hindi imposition&rdquo; linked to the delimitation process.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister warns of unfair seat cuts for southern states

Stalin Seeks PM Meet After Delimitation Talks

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister warns of unfair seat cuts for southern states

April 2, 2025 | 13:01 IST