Southern States Unite to Oppose Delimitation Proposal

Leaders from southern states criticize the BJP-led central government, alleging the delimitation process aims to reduce their political influence.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has called for a meeting on March 22 to discuss strategies against the proposed delimitation exercise, inviting leaders from multiple states.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have confirmed their participation in the meeting, with Reddy alleging the process is a political vendetta against the South.
The delimitation exercise, scheduled before the 2029 general election, is perceived by southern leaders as penalizing states with successful population control measures by potentially reducing their parliamentary seats.
Union Minister Amit Shah has reassured southern states that no seats will be reduced, but opposition leaders remain skeptical of the central government's intentions.
Stalin and other leaders argue the delimitation undermines federalism and have urged a united political front to counter what they see as an unjust redistribution of political representation.