Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Convenes Urgent Virtual Meeting of DMK MPs over Delimitation Issue
Stalin said 543 Lok Sabha seats could rise to 850 under the proposed exercise and warned of statewide protests if Tamil Nadu is hurt.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin held an emergency meeting of DMK MPs on Wednesday to devise a strategy against the Union government's proposed delimitation amendment ahead of today's special session of Parliament.
- The Union government proposed increasing Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850 following a delimitation exercise based on the 2011 Census. Stalin criticized the plan as a "historic injustice" against southern states, warning the move triggered widespread anger.
- Across Tamil Nadu, black flags will rise from homes and public spaces today in protest. Stalin stated, "The sword that hung over our heads has now descended upon us," appealing to MPs across India to unite and safeguard democracy.
- Warning that the "price you will pay will be heavy," the President of the DMK demanded the Union government respect Tamil Nadu's voice, claiming the Centre intends to force decisions on southern states.
- Coordinating with MPs across states, Stalin is countering what he termed a "grave danger" amid ongoing elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, emphasizing this is not about parties or individuals.
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