Overview

• Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has written to seven state leaders and former CMs, urging collective opposition to the Union Government's proposed delimitation exercise.
• Stalin argues that the delimitation plan unfairly penalizes states like Tamil Nadu that have successfully controlled population growth by potentially reducing their parliamentary representation.
• The delimitation process, scheduled for after 2026, may redistribute or increase Lok Sabha seats based on updated population data, raising concerns about diminished influence for southern states.
• Stalin has proposed forming a Joint Action Committee (JAC) to strategize against the changes and invited leaders to a meeting in Chennai on March 22 to discuss a collective approach.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured that southern states will not lose seats, but Stalin and other leaders remain skeptical, citing a lack of clarity and concrete commitments from the central government.