Stalin also proposed the formation of a “Joint Action Group”with MPs from south Indian states from different parties to take the delimitation-related struggle forward and create awareness among the public in this regard.

“I appeal to the leaders of all political parties to stand united on this critical issue of Tamil Nadu. All political parties should raise their voice in this regard, cutting across party lines.

The CM said reducing the number of LS seats based on population would be a penal action on the Southern States for contributing to the growth of the country by implementing the population control measures efficiently. "Sensing this danger, we have adopted a resolution in the State Assembly on February 14, 2024. In that, we have stressed that the rights of Tamil Nadu, federal structure, and representation for Tamil Nadu (in Parliament) should not get affected due to the 2026 delimitation," the CM recalled.

"It is a direct assault on the political rights of Tamil Nadu. If this unfair delimitation of LS seats is carried out, the voice of Tamil Nadu will get strangulated in Indian politics. The strength of our State in safeguarding the interests and welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu will be reduced. At a time when the union government is refusing to accept the voice of Tamil Nadu through 39 MPs, reducing the representation of MPs further will become an injustice caused to Tamil Nadu,” he said.

Explaining further, Stalin said there is a possibility of Tamil Nadu losing 8 MP seats if the overall number of 543 seats in Lok Sabha is retained as part of delimitation. On the other hand, if the seats are increased to 848, Tamil Nadu should get 22 more seats to maintain its proportion of Lok Sabha seats. However, if the present population is taken as the factor for deciding the number of seats, the State will get only 12 additional seats, thereby reducing its representation in Lok Sabha.

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