DMK need not worry about us: MP Karti Chidambaram
MP Karti Chidambaram has stated that the DMK does not need to worry about Congress's stance on the delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies. He emphasized that protecting Tamil Nadu's parliamentary representation is the primary concern and warned against potential gerrymandering.
Why it matters
The delimitation process is a highly sensitive political issue in India, as it directly impacts the power balance between northern and southern states based on population-based seat allocation.
Sivaganga MP Karti Chidambaram retorted to MP Kanimozhi, stating that the DMK need not worry about them.
Addressing reporters in Manamadurai on Sunday, he was asked about Ms. Kanimozhi’s remark that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay called the delimitation meeting merely to avoid upsetting Congress by holding an all-party meeting over the Cauvery dispute. Rejecting the notion, he stated, “The DMK does not need to lose sleep over our feelings. Our sole concern is protecting Tamil Nadu’s parliamentary representation.”
Further, speaking on the all-party meeting, he said, “An open discussion regarding constituency delimitation took place in the meeting chaired by the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister and ministers stated their respective stances.”
The existing 543 Lok Sabha constituencies must be protected. If constituencies were drawn based on population, the parliamentary representation of southern states would decrease, he added.
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