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TNCC chief calls delimitation ‘fraud’; DMK may back bill with riders
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee chief B. Manickam Tagore on Sunday called the delimitation Bill a 'fraud', saying no fair exercise was possible. At an anti-delimitation march in Chennai, he accused parties that…
The Story in Brief
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee chief B. Manickam Tagore on Sunday called the delimitation Bill a 'fraud', saying no fair exercise was possible. At an anti-delimitation march in Chennai, he accused parties that previously opposed the Bill of now seeking 'fair delimitation'. The DMK, AIADMK, and allies skipped a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Saturday. Meanwhile, The Federal reports the DMK is now open to supporting the Bill if it gets written assurances: a 1971 Census base for seat increases, a uniform 50% increase for all states frozen for 25 years, and a guarantee that Tamil Nadu's share of central funds is not reduced. The government needs 360 votes for the constitutional amendment and currently has 325 on paper.
The Indian Opinion
Parties in Tamil Nadu are spinning vigorously on delimitation. In April, the DMK called it a trap; now back-channel reports suggest it wants written assurances on a 50% seat increase and a 1971 Census base. Meanwhile, the TNCC screams 'fraud' and lumps opponents with the Quit India boycott. The burden of proof is on the DMK: if it gets its three written assurances, will it vote for the Bill? Watch the Monsoon Session for the actual numbers, that will settle the spin.
Sources (2): thehindu.com, thefederal.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
