'Defeat delimitation in House': Rahul Gandhi's 'Ettappan' charge on Centre
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized the BJP's proposed delimitation exercise, labeling it a conspiracy to disenfranchise Tamil Nadu. He urged political parties to oppose the move, calling any supporter of the plan a '21st-century Ettappan' or traitor.
Why it matters
The statement highlights ongoing political tensions regarding electoral representation and regional power dynamics in India.
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday described the proposed delimitation exercise as a “conspiracy” by the ruling BJP to “take away” Tamil Nadu’s political power.He also said that anyone supporting delimitation would be a “21st-century Ettappan” — a Tamil term for a traitor.“There is an attempt by the BJP to carry out delimitation. It is designed to disenfranchise people and take away the political power of the people of Tamil Nadu.
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