Overview

• Chief Minister MK Stalin has demanded a public assurance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Tamil Nadu's share of parliamentary seats will remain unchanged during the upcoming delimitation exercise.
• PM Modi emphasized the central government's increased funding for Tamil Nadu, citing a sevenfold rise in the railway budget since 2014, and highlighted ongoing development projects worth ₹8,300 crore.
• Stalin skipped PM Modi's Pamban Bridge inauguration, which drew sharp criticism from BJP leaders who accused him of politicizing the delimitation issue and disrespecting the Prime Minister.
• PM Modi urged Tamil Nadu leaders to promote Tamil pride by signing official communications in Tamil and advocated for introducing Tamil-medium medical education to benefit underprivileged students.
• Opposition figures warned that Stalin's handling of the delimitation and language debates could alienate voters, with BJP leaders accusing him of using these issues to deflect from governance challenges.