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DMK-Congress spar as Centre pushes delimitation bill
The DMK and Congress traded accusations over delimitation as the Centre stepped up efforts to build support for legislation to redraw Lok Sabha constituencies. In Jharkhand, job aspirants clashed with police during…
The Story in Brief
The DMK and Congress traded accusations over delimitation as the Centre stepped up efforts to build support for legislation to redraw Lok Sabha constituencies. In Jharkhand, job aspirants clashed with police during a march to the Assembly, leaving several protesters and four policemen injured after police used water cannons, tear gas and lathi-charge. Former JPSC chairperson L Khiangte was arrested by the CID amid related protests over recruitment exam irregularities.
Internationally, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia killed at least 47 people, with tremors felt in Ecuador and Panama. Bangladesh again sought the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said UPI payments will remain free for consumers, with any future merchant charges limited to certain categories.
The Indian Opinion
Delimitation is being painted as a north-south war by some parties, but the real test is whether the final bill protects proportional representation for all states. The DMK and Congress, allies until yesterday, are now trading barbs, but voters remember they both backed the census delay. Watch for the actual population data release: that number, not the rhetoric, will decide how many seats each state loses or gains.
Sources (2): english.mathrubhumi.com, timesnownews.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
