US EditionIndia opposition unites against Modi's plan to redefine constituencies
- Prime Minister Modi's government faces opposition from southern states against a proposal to redraw parliamentary constituencies, fearing loss of representation in Parliament due to population-based changes.
- Experts warn that the proposed delimitation could significantly disadvantage southern states while increasing influence for northern states due to their higher population growth.
- Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of Tamil Nadu asserts that the plan would unfairly penalize states with successful population control, branding the proposal a 'punishment for progress.'
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured southern leaders that no seats would be lost, but criticisms persist about the central government's intentions and potential political manipulation.
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Delimitation row: BJP’s Naqvi criticizes TN CM, Shiv Sena (UBT) raises concerns
New Delhi: BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi while speaking on the delimitation issue on Saturday, emphasised that Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s attempt to turn delimitation into a political issue is unwise and there should be no political agenda. However, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed concerns about the possible impact of delimitation based on the upcoming Census. Speaking to IANS, Naqvi remarked, “The Opposition members should rem…
‘Punishment for progress’: India’s electoral redistricting plan deepens north-south rift
Political parties in India’s southern states fear that population-based redrawing of constituencies will reduce their parliamentary representation and benefit their northern counterparts - Anadolu Ajansı
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