Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured that Tamil Nadu and other southern states will not lose Lok Sabha seats due to delimitation based on the 2026 Census. This comes after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin raised concerns that delimitation could reduce the state’s parliamentary representation.
Amit Shah Clarifies BJP’s Stand on Lok Sabha Delimitation
While addressing a BJP rally in Coimbatore, Amit Shah stated that the Narendra Modi government has already clarified in Parliament that the proportion of Lok Sabha seats for southern states will remain unchanged. He accused MK Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin of spreading misinformation to mislead the people of Tamil Nadu.
Key Highlights from Amit Shah’s Speech
- No Reduction in Lok Sabha Seats: Amit Shah emphasized that no southern state, including Tamil Nadu, will lose its representation in Parliament.
- Equal Distribution of New Seats: If new seats are added, southern states will get their fair share, ensuring political balance.
- DMK’s Governance Criticized: Amit Shah accused DMK of supporting anti-national elements, drug smuggling networks, and illegal mining operations in Tamil Nadu.
- BJP’s 2026 Tamil Nadu Strategy: He declared that the NDA will win Tamil Nadu in 2026, securing a larger majority than Maharashtra and Haryana.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin’s Concerns Over Delimitation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has warned that delimitation based on the 2026 Census could reduce the number of MPs from Tamil Nadu. He stated that the state’s successful implementation of family planning policies has put it at a disadvantage.
Stalin’s Key Concerns About Lok Sabha Delimitation
- Loss of Representation: If the 2026 Census is used for delimitation, Tamil Nadu may lose up to eight Lok Sabha seats, weakening its voice in Parliament.
- All-Party Meeting on March 5: Stalin has called a meeting to discuss the political impact of delimitation on Tamil Nadu’s future.
- Social Media Statement: Stalin posted on X (formerly Twitter) questioning, “How can reducing our population lead to a loss of political power?”
Amit Shah’s Attack on DMK Over Governance and Corruption
During his speech, Amit Shah directly attacked the DMK government, highlighting several issues:
- Law and Order Failures: He accused the Tamil Nadu government of protecting anti-national forces, citing the funeral of SA Basha, the mastermind behind the 1998 Coimbatore bombings.
- Widespread Corruption: DMK leaders have been linked to money laundering, sand mining scams, disproportionate assets cases, and even the 2G spectrum scam.
- Rise of Drug Mafia in Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah claimed that drug smuggling activities have increased under the DMK rule, damaging the state’s security and economy.
- Political Prediction: BJP aims to form the next Tamil Nadu government in 2026, ending DMK’s rule.
What This Means for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
The Lok Sabha delimitation exercise will play a major role in the 2029 General Elections. Southern states have long argued that population-based seat allocation unfairly benefits northern states. With the BJP and DMK locking horns over the issue, Tamil Nadu politics is set for a major showdown ahead of the 2026 elections.
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