Vijay’s delimitation stand sparks row in Tamil Nadu, Opposition accuses him of 'U-turn'
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is facing backlash from opposition parties for his stance on parliamentary delimitation. Critics accuse him of performing a 'U-turn' by failing to reiterate a state assembly resolution that sought to freeze the number of Lok Sabha seats.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights the political tension between southern Indian states and the central government regarding representation and the impact of population control policies.
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday sought a “clear legislative assurance” from the Centre that southern states would not lose their share of seats in Parliament because they have successfully controlled population growth. His remarks triggered a political row in the state, with the DMK and AIADMK accusing him of changing his stand on delimitation.Vijay made the remarks at the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Mahabalipuram. However, he did not repeat a resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu assembly on August 12, which called for the 543 Lok Sabha seats to be permanently frozen and the existing allocation of seats among states to be retained.ALSO READ: What was discussed at Amit Shah's meet with Vijay, Shivakumar, other South CMs?“I urge the Union government to provide a clear legislative assurance that no state will suffer a reduction in its percentage of representation in Parliament on…
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