DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai criticizes the BJP's handling of the delimitation issue, claiming it is aimed at undermining southern states' political leverage. He also criticizes the BJP for boycotting the all-party meeting and demanding written assurance from the Prime Minister.
DMK MP Tiruchi Siva on Saturday claimed that the delimitation process will disadvantage southern states, adding that his party has raised its voice on the issue at the right time.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday termed Home Minister Amit Shah's assurance to Southern states of any disadvantage in the delimitation process as not 'trustworthy.'
Claiming the future delimitation process as a 'disadvantage' to Southern states, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday termed Amit Shah's assurance to Southern states of any disadvantage in the delimitation process as not 'trustworthy.'
Meanwhile, Working President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and MLA from Siricilla, KT Rama Rao, voiced strong support for CM Stalin's opposition to the proposed delimitation process.
Pointing out that the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill is dependent on both the census and delimitation processes, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Wednesday asked the Centre when will both be taking place.
Amidst speculation surrounding the announcement of the election date, Pakistan's Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar emphasized that the delimitation process is a "constitutional" exercise, The News International reported on Wednesday.
In the statement, the electoral watchdog said the purpose of reducing the duration of the delimitation process is to ensure polls are held at an earliest.
Pakistan's election commission has said it will finish the delimitation process by December 14 to ensure that the next presidential election takes place on time, Geo News reported.
The Law minister said the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is to complete the delimitation process within an outer limit of 120 days. However, it is the prerogative of the ECP how soon they start the process.