"BJP has zero credibility": DMK spokesperson criticizes BJP's role in delimitation process

Chennai, Tamil Nadu [India], March 5 : Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Tuesday further raised the pitch on the delimitation issue at an all-party meeting held in Chennai. Stalin claimed that the state would lose Lok Sabha representation in such an exercise.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai endorsed the CM and expressed strong disapproval of the BJP-led government's approach, alleging it was aimed at undermining the political power of southern states.
"MK Stalin has picked up on the devious intent of the BJP government to silently move and catch everybody by surprise with delimitation," Annadurai said, pointing to the potential impact of the process on the existing political leverage of southern states.
He highlighted that states such as Tamil Nadu, which have effectively implemented population control measures, are now at a disadvantage. "The states which scrupulously followed population control measures, which contributed to the economy and growth of this country, are now at a disadvantage," he added.
Annadurai further criticized the BJP, accusing them of lacking credibility, particularly regarding their promises to the people of southern India. "The BJP has zero credibility, especially when it comes to their promises... That is why all the chief ministers except Chandrababu Naidu support MK Stalin on this issue," Annadurai emphasized.
Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin raised concerns over the upcoming delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, which is scheduled to take place in 2026. Speaking at an all-party meeting called on the issue, Stalin warned that the state could face a significant reduction in parliamentary representation. The Tamil Nadu BJP did not attend the all-party meet.
Stalin emphasized the threat posed by the Union Government's proposed delimitation, which is typically carried out based on population figures.
"Tamil Nadu has been pushed to carry forward one big rights protest. The sword known as Delimitation is hanging above the heads of southern states. Tamil Nadu faces a big threat," said Stalin.
The Chief Minister pointed out that Tamil Nadu's success in controlling its population through family planning and women empowerment could lead to a loss of parliamentary seats.
"If the present 543 sets continue due to less population, there is a possibility of reducing our Parliament constituencies. Tamil Nadu could lose 8 seats. There won't be 39 MPs for Tamil Nadu, only 32 MPs would be there," Stalin added.
Stalin further stated that the exercise of Delimitation would be a danger for all South Indian states and the states must come together to stand against this.
"This constituency Delimitation action is not only a danger for Tamil Nadu but, danger for the whole south India states. I think we will surely not have an opinion difference between us and wish we should not have a difference in opinion in this constituency delimitation issue. This (constituency delimitation) has created a fear for Indian cooperative federalism and southern states political rights. This is a direct attack on Tamil Nadu on its political representation in Indian Democracy. If such injustice constituency delimitation is done, then Tamil Nadu voice in Indian Politics. The strength in safeguarding Tamil Nadu and its people will be decreased. If MPs number is decreased, then it's will be an injustice done for Tamil Nadu. So we must strongly take decision on this issue unitedly," he said in his address to the meeting.