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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Revises Delimitation Stance, Calls for Safeguarding State's Parliamentary Share
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 04:33 AM
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The chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay, has altered his position on the delimitation process and is now urging measures to protect the state's allotted seats in Parliament.
Tamil Nadu's chief minister, Vijay, announced a shift in his earlier view on the nationwide delimitation exercise, stating that the state must be shielded from any reduction in its parliamentary representation. The change comes after consultations with party leaders and senior officials who warned that the current formula could disadvantage Tamil Nadu in the upcoming seat allocation. Vijay emphasized that the state's demographic weight and historical contribution to the Union demand a guaranteed share of Lok Sabha seats.
In a brief press interaction, the chief minister said the government will seek constitutional or legislative safeguards to ensure Tamil Nadu's entitled number of seats is preserved. He urged the central government and the Election Commission to consider a protective clause that would prevent any adverse impact on the state's representation during the delimitation process.
Political analysts note that the move reflects growing concerns among southern states about a possible north‑south imbalance after the next census. Vijay's revised stance is expected to shape negotiations between the state and the centre as delimitation timelines approach.
In a brief press interaction, the chief minister said the government will seek constitutional or legislative safeguards to ensure Tamil Nadu's entitled number of seats is preserved. He urged the central government and the Election Commission to consider a protective clause that would prevent any adverse impact on the state's representation during the delimitation process.
Political analysts note that the move reflects growing concerns among southern states about a possible north‑south imbalance after the next census. Vijay's revised stance is expected to shape negotiations between the state and the centre as delimitation timelines approach.