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Stalin Presses Modi for Constitutional Guarantee on Delimitation as BJP Criticizes His Absence

Tamil Nadu CM calls for assurances to protect southern states' parliamentary representation, while PM Modi emphasizes central investments and Tamil language promotion.

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Congress MP P. Chidambaram.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai accused MK Stalin of insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Overview

  • Chief Minister MK Stalin demands Prime Minister Modi publicly guarantee that Tamil Nadu and other southern states will not lose parliamentary seats in the 2026 delimitation exercise.
  • Stalin skipped Modi's inauguration of the Pamban Bridge, citing prior commitments, leading to BJP accusations of disrespect and calls for an apology.
  • Prime Minister Modi highlighted a sevenfold increase in Tamil Nadu's railway budget and urged the state to introduce Tamil-medium medical education for equitable access.
  • The BJP criticized Stalin for opposing the National Education Policy and accused him of undermining Tamil Nadu's development by rejecting central initiatives.
  • The ongoing conflict underscores broader tensions over federalism, linguistic identity, and political representation between the BJP-led central government and Tamil Nadu.