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.
- 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.





















