M.K. Stalin Demands Modi's Assurance on Population-Based Delimitation for 25 Years
T.N. Assembly election: Stalin seeks Modi’s assurance of delimitation based on 1971 population for next 25 years
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M.K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to assure that parliamentary constituencies will be based on the 1971 population for the next 25 years. He expressed concerns about federal balance and accused the ruling government of undermining women's empowerment.
- 01Stalin demands a written assurance from Modi regarding delimitation based on the 1971 population.
- 02The DMK opposes delimitation due to concerns over federal balance and representation.
- 03Stalin links the Union government's actions to the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
- 04He accuses AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami of supporting the Union government's stance.
- 05Stalin claims voting for AIADMK equates to supporting the BJP.
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M.K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide a written assurance in Parliament that parliamentary constituencies will continue to be determined based on the 1971 population for the next 25 years. Speaking at a public meeting in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, on April 16, 2026, Stalin expressed the DMK's opposition to delimitation, citing concerns over federal balance and adequate representation for the state. He accused the Union government of prioritizing a unified national governance model over women's empowerment, a stance he attributes to the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Additionally, Stalin criticized AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, claiming that his support for the Union government's position means that voting for the AIADMK in the upcoming Assembly elections is effectively a vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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If the delimitation process changes based on newer population data, it could significantly affect Tamil Nadu's political representation and resource allocation.
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