Tamil Nadu CM warns Modi govt of unrest if delimitation hits state’s interests
New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has warned that the state would witness large-scale protests if the proposed delimitation exercise harmed southern states’ representation, ahead of a special parliamentary session scheduled later this week.
According to Kashmir Media Service, in a video message, he warned that Tamil Nadu would not stay silent if its interests suffered, with people across the state taking to the streets and potentially halting normal life. He urged the Modi government not to assume state leaders would be too preoccupied with elections to respond. Stalin questioned the timing of the April 16 special session, noting it had been called without details on delimitation’s implementation.
No clear explanation had come from the Centre, he said, fuelling concerns in southern states. Requests for a meeting with the Prime Minister had also gone unanswered. He highlighted how Tamil Nadu had embraced the Delhi’s population control measures, asking if compliant states now faced reduced representation. Stalin cited worries from opposition leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, and noted the Union Government’s lack of reply. State rights and federal balance outweighed electoral matters, he argued, vowing Tamil Nadu’s opposition to any detrimental move.
Responding to the remarks, BJP leader K Annamalai said the Chief Minister’s statement was not justified and alleged that it could create concern among the public.
