‘Tamil Nadu’s Lok Sabha Seats Safe’ Amit Shah Rejects MK Stalin’s Delimitation Charge
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has put an end to speculation about Tamil Nadu losing Lok Sabha seats due to the upcoming delimitation exercise. Responding to Chief Minister MK Stalin’s concerns, Shah firmly stated that no southern state, including Tamil Nadu, will see a reduction in parliamentary representation. “PM Narendra Modi has already assured this in Lok Sabha,” Shah said, calming a brewing political storm.
The delimitation process, set for next year, will redraw constituency boundaries based on the 2026 Census. Tamil Nadu’s CM Stalin has warned it could cost the state eight of its 39 Lok Sabha seats, citing its success in population control as a potential penalty. He’s called it a “sword hanging over southern states” and rallied for an all-party meeting on March 5 to fight for Tamil Nadu’s rights.
Stalin’s stance is clear: Tamil Nadu shouldn’t lose its voice in Parliament for managing population growth well. “This is about our rights,” he said on X, inviting 40 political parties to join the discussion. He also plans to tackle issues like NEET and the three-language formula, urging unity beyond party lines.
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Shah’s rebuttal comes amid rising tensions between the DMK-led state government and the BJP at the center. BJP Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai slammed Stalin’s claims as “fear-mongering,” accusing him of drumming up false narratives. Annamalai pointed to Modi’s promise that delimitation would fairly benefit all states, dismissing Stalin’s arguments as baseless.
The controversy taps into a larger debate about India’s federal balance. Southern states, with lower population growth, fear losing clout to northern states like Uttar Pradesh, where seats could rise significantly. Tamil Nadu’s current 39 seats rank it fifth among states, and any cut would shrink its national influence.
As the 2026 Census nears, this clash could shape how India balances population, representation, and fairness. Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding story!
