Stalin’s Delimitation Push: More Kids, More Seats? BJP Dismisses As Political Gimmick

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has reignited the delimitation debate by urging people to consider having more children, citing concerns that southern states may lose Lok Sabha representation when constituencies are redrawn based on the 2025 census. This marks a sharp contrast to Tamil Nadu's long-standing family planning policies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier assured that southern states would not be negatively impacted by delimitation, but BJP has hit out at Stalin, accusing him of provoking the people of Tamil Nadu. Amid growing tensions, Stalin has called for an all-party meeting on March 5 to address delimitation concerns, though the BJP has announced it will boycott the meeting.