MK Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has voiced strong opposition to the central government's approach to delimitation, emphasizing the need for transparency and consent from southern states. In a post on social media, he warned against turning the 'calm South into a storm' and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's motives behind the secrecy surrounding the delimitation process. Stalin referenced the decision by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to defer delimitation in 2001, urging the current government to consider a similar approach. He expressed concerns over the timing of a special session of Parliament coinciding with state elections, suggesting it undermines democratic processes. Additionally, he criticized the Election Commission's decision to transfer Tamil Nadu's Chief Secretary, alleging political bias influenced by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In response, BJP leaders, including former state chief Tamilisai Soundararajan, challenged Stalin's position, while AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami questioned the relevance of delimitation discussions amidst ongoing assembly elections.