The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, has intensified its opposition to the proposed delimitation exercise in India. The party argues that redrawing parliamentary constituencies based on the 2011 census would disproportionately favor northern states with higher population growth, thereby diminishing the representation of southern states like Tamil Nadu, which have successfully implemented population control measures.
In a recent meeting with DMK Members of Parliament, resolutions were passed to:
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Safeguard Tamil Nadu’s parliamentary representation by opposing any delimitation based solely on recent population figures.
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Collaborate with other affected states to resist measures that might penalize successful population control efforts.
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Work alongside the opposition’s INDIA bloc and other democratic forces to uphold the state’s rights in the delimitation process.
Chief Minister Stalin has also reached out to the chief ministers of seven states, labeling the delimitation exercise as a “blatant assault” on federalism that unjustly punishes states prioritizing population control and good governance.
The DMK plans to address this issue in the upcoming parliamentary session, seeking to build a united front against the proposed changes.
This development underscores the ongoing debate over balancing representation and regional interests within India’s federal structure.
