Stalin calls for unity against delimitation, says Tamil Nadu will fight and win
In a video message shared on X, he urged the DMK cadres and people of Tamil Nadu to stand united
In a video message shared on X, Stalin urged the DMK cadres and people of Tamil Nadu to stand united
CHENNAI: Accusing the BJP-led union government of attempting to reduce Tamil Nadu's representation in the Parliament to muzzle the voice of the State, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday sought a written assurance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the delimitation would not be done on the basis of current population.
Speaking at a rally in the city, on the eve of his 72nd birthday, Stalin said, “PM Modi must give an assurance in writing that delimitation will not be done on the basis of the current population, and representation to Tamil Nadu will be given on the basis of the 1971 population.”
“If we are not vigilant and we do not safeguard ourselves now, there will not be any rights left for Tamil Nadu in future,” said Stalin, asking his cadre to take the message to the people.
Expressing happiness over reports suggesting the participation of AIADMK in the March 5 all-party meeting to discuss delimitation, Stalin said, “Some said they will not attend. My message to those abstaining to please the BJP is it will only be detrimental to Tamil Nadu. BJP leaders in TN must also be supportive. Let us prove to all states that we are united. Only then can we prevent the threat looming large against us.”
Earlier, addressing mediapersons in Salem, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said his party will participate in the all-party meeting convened by CM Stalin to discuss the impact of the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies on March 5 and convey its stance on the subject.
The Leader of the Opposition said two representatives from the AIADMK will take part and clearly explain in detail his party's stand on delimitation.
Chief Minister MK Stalin has extended the invite to the leaders of 45 parties to participate in the meeting. Pointing out that except for the ruling party, all others are opposition parties; Palaniswami, however, asserted that AIADMK is the principal opposition party in the Assembly.
BJP's ally, the PMK too has announced that it will take part in the crucial meeting.
