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Southern States Unite to Oppose Population-Based Delimitation

Leaders from seven states convene in Chennai, led by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, to demand a freeze on constituency adjustments based on the 1971 Census for another 25 years.

DMK MPs stage a protest on the issue of delimitation, at Parliament House premises in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI PHOTO)
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
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Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik speaks via video conferencing in Chennai (PTI)

Overview

  • The Joint Action Committee (JAC), formed by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, held its first meeting in Chennai to oppose the proposed 2026 delimitation exercise.
  • Southern states argue that the exercise penalizes regions that have successfully controlled population growth, potentially reducing their parliamentary representation.
  • The JAC adopted a resolution calling for the freeze on delimitation based on the 1971 Census to be extended by 25 years, citing the need for equitable representation.
  • Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan described the proposal as politically motivated and a 'Sword of Damocles' threatening southern states' rights.
  • The next JAC meeting is scheduled to take place in Hyderabad, focusing on legal and political strategies to challenge the delimitation process.