Stalin requires ‘truthful delimitation’ as he leads ‘historic’ opposition meet in Chennai

Chief Ministers and leaders from a number of  opposition parties-led states convened in Chennai for the primary assembly of the Joint Motion Committee, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. Stalin clarified that the protest was not towards delimitation itself however a requirement for “truthful delimitation.”

He acknowledged, “Our nation has various cultures. Delimitation primarily based on inhabitants figures will have an effect on states like ours, as we’ve got taken steps to regulate inhabitants development. This might result in fewer parliamentary seats for us. We should firmly oppose such a transfer. This protest will not be towards delimitation however for truthful delimitation.”

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin echoed this concern, declaring that the collaborating states had labored exhausting to handle inhabitants development. As an alternative of being rewarded, they now face the chance of lowered political illustration.

“…For many years, these states have launched insurance policies and raised consciousness to stabilise inhabitants development. We reached the substitute price sooner than many others, whereas some states nonetheless see speedy development. But, as an alternative of being recognised for our accountable efforts, we threat shedding our voice in Parliament,” he stated.

The assembly consists of Chief Ministers and representatives from a number of states. Nevertheless, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), regardless of supporting the DMK’s stance on delimitation, didn’t ship any representatives.

Earlier than the assembly, CM Stalin welcomed Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. He additionally honoured Chief Ministers and leaders attending the occasion.

Calling for a united political effort, Stalin urged events to oppose delimitation, describing it as a “blatant assault on federalism.” He had earlier written to the Chief Ministers of seven states—each from the ruling NDA and the opposition—looking for their help.

Forward of the assembly, Stalin took to social media, calling the occasion a historic second the place states got here collectively to guard India’s federal construction by demanding #FairDelimitation.

The Tamil Nadu authorities, led by MK Stalin, has additionally clashed with the Centre over the three-language coverage within the Nationwide Training Coverage (NEP) 2020, alongside the delimitation situation.