The all-party meeting presided over by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin passed a resolution requesting PM Modi to give assurance in the parliament that if delimitation is done, it should be based on the 1971 population census.
Earlier, the all-party meeting presided over by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin passed a resolution requesting PM Modi to give assurance in the parliament that if delimitation is done, it should be based on the 1971 population census.
VCK MP Thol Thirumavalavan supported Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's all-party meeting on delimitation. He emphasized that the formula should be consistent across all states and criticized the BJP's absence, urging clarity from the party on the issue.
Kamal Haasan, President of Makkal Needhi Maiam, expresses concerns over parliamentary constituency delimitation at an All-Party Meeting, emphasizing the importance of federalism and democracy. He criticizes the timing and motives behind the move, stressing the preservation of India's diversi
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Wednesday reiterated the party's demand for a caste census, emphasizing that both the general census and caste-based enumeration should be conducted at the earliest.
In an all-party meeting led by CM M K Stalin, Tamil Nadu parties unanimously passed a resolution requesting PM Modi's assurance that any future delimitation will be based on the 1971 population census for the next 30 years, opposing changes that reduce southern states' representation.
CM Stalin also announced that a Joint Action Committee would be formed representing Southern States, with MPs, to carry forward these demands and protests and create awareness about the importance of this issue.
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.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin warned of losing parliamentary seats in the upcoming delimitation, which could reduce representation from 39 MPs to 32. He highlighted that the state's success in controlling the population could result in a seat loss.
"The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has called for an all-party meeting. Now, this is the funniest all-party meeting because nobody knows what the agenda is. Even when you go to a marriage, you will know the person who is getting married. But in this case, CM has called for an all-party meetin
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu National co-in-charge, Sudhakar Reddy, hit out at the ruling DMK over the delimitation row, accusing MK Stalin's government of raking up emotional issues to divert from the main issues.