Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday voiced strong opposition to the Centre’s approach on delimitation, asserting that southern states would not accept any decision taken without their consent.
In a sharply worded post on X, Stalin warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi against pushing through changes unilaterally, cautioning that such moves could disrupt regional harmony. “The Prime Minister must answer these fair and pressing questions raised by the people of the South,” he said, adding a pointed headline: “Delimitation Danger: Is India sliding into dictatorship?”
The DMK chief questioned the lack of clarity surrounding the delimitation process, accusing the Union government of maintaining secrecy. He asked why the BJP-led Centre had not clearly outlined how it intends to carry out the exercise.
“In 2001, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee deferred delimitation for 25 years in the national interest. What is the current government’s response to the demand of southern states to follow the same path?” Stalin asked.
Stalin also raised concerns over the timing of a proposed special session of Parliament, questioning why it was being convened amid ongoing state elections. He criticised the Centre for rejecting Opposition demands to hold the session after April 29.
“What is it that you are trying to hide?” he asked, alleging that pushing through major constitutional changes without broader consultation undermines democratic principles.
Reiterating his party’s stance, Stalin asserted that the DMK would strongly oppose any move that compromises the rights of southern states.
“The DMK will not stand by and watch any attempt that places the rights of southern states at stake while handing greater power to the North,” he said. “Any decision taken without our consent, without even engaging with us, will not be accepted, come what may.”
Stalin further claimed that questions raised by Opposition parties and sections of the media have gone unanswered. He urged the Prime Minister to respond directly to concerns being voiced by citizens across southern India.
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