# TVK’s Aadhav Arjuna pitches for PM from Tamil Nadu

2026-08-12T17:16:22+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna said in the Tamil Nadu assembly that the state should one day produce a Prime Minister, alleging that political power is concentrated in northern states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Gujarat. He was speaking on the anti-delimitation resolution moved by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, which seeks to permanently freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543. Arjuna compared the situation to the US Civil War, calling it a north-south war in India. The statement has stirred debate, with Samajwadi Party backing the remarks while accusing the BJP of ignoring southern concerns. Southern states fear losing political weight due to delimitation based on population growth. Arjuna stressed state autonomy, citing Dravidian icons.

## Coverage

- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/aadhav-arjuna-pitches-for-pm-from-tn-says-political-power-not-meant-for-up-bihar-gujarat-alone-4108812>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/india-upfront/debate-on-regional-representation-in-indian-politics-video-155602095>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/india/why-not-a-pm-from-tamil-nadu-tvks-adu-arjuna-sparks-fresh-north-south-power-war-article-155600856>

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