The political battle between the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government and the Centre has escalated, with fresh tensions over the contentious issues of delimitation, central funds, and the National Education Policy (NEP). Home Minister Amit Shah countered Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s claim that Tamil Nadu would lose eight Lok Sabha seats under the proposed delimitation exercise, asserting that the state would retain all its current seats. Shah also refuted allegations that the Centre was withholding funds due to Tamil Nadu’s rejection of the NEP, citing a comparative analysis of financial allocations under the NDA and UPA governments. In a sharp attack, Shah accused the Stalin government of fostering a rise in "anti-national activities," further fueling the political clash. With both sides taking strong positions, the faceoff between the DMK and the BJP-led Centre over key policies is only set to intensify.