BREAKING | Stalin’s Mega Push To 7 States CMs Against Centre’s Delimitation Plan
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a bold campaign against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, reaching out to seven states to form a united front. In a letter to the chief ministers of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, West Bengal, Odisha, and Punjab, Stalin proposed a Joint Action Committee (JAC) to tackle what he calls a “blatant assault on federalism.” The move signals a major political showdown as tensions between Tamil Nadu and the Centre escalate.
Stalin’s letter outlined two key requests: formal consent from these states to join the JAC and the nomination of a senior representative to coordinate a “unified strategy.” He’s invited leaders from parties like CPI(M), BJP, Congress, AAP, TDP, YSRCP, BJD, and Akali Dal to an inaugural meeting in Chennai on March 22. “This moment demands leadership and collaboration beyond politics,” Stalin wrote, urging unity to protect states’ rights.
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The CM argues that delimitation, which redraws parliamentary seats based on population, unfairly punishes states like Tamil Nadu that have controlled population growth. He fears it could slash Tamil Nadu’s 39 Lok Sabha seats—possibly by eight—weakening its voice in Parliament. “It’s not just about seats; it’s about resources for education, healthcare, and development,” Stalin said, stressing the stakes for all affected states.
On X, Stalin slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s “pro-rata” assurance as “empty rhetoric,” questioning its meaning. Shah had claimed no southern state would lose seats, but Stalin isn’t convinced, calling it a threat to federal principles. “We won’t allow this democratic injustice,” he posted, rallying support online.
This outreach follows a Tamil Nadu all-party meeting on March 5, where leaders demanded the status quo on seats for 30 years or delimitation based on the 1971 census. Now, Stalin’s expanding the fight, inviting eastern and northern states to join the cause. “Let’s stand as protectors of our people’s future,” he urged, framing it as a collective battle for fairness.
