Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao has again warned against any plan to reduce the number of seats for southern states in Parliament through delimitation. He said that if such changes happen, it could lead to a strong public protest across South India.
In a recent post on X, KTR repeated his party’s stand that southern states should not lose their political strength. He also reminded people that in September 2023, he had already warned about large protests if the region’s representation was reduced.
M. K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has also strongly opposed delimitation. He described it as a “sword” hanging over southern states, meaning it is a serious threat. Stalin said Tamil Nadu would lead protests if the number of seats is reduced.
On April 15, Stalin held urgent meetings with DMK Members of Parliament and district leaders to discuss the issue and plan the next steps.
Another leader, Reddy, has written a letter to Narendra Modi. In the letter, he requested an all-party meeting to discuss the concerns and find a fair way to decide seat allocation.
Leaders from southern states are hoping that the central government in New Delhi will listen to their concerns. They believe that proper discussions can help avoid conflict and ensure fair representation for all regions.