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TNCC chief calls delimitation a fraud, attacks BJP at Chennai march
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president B. Manickam Tagore, at an anti-delimitation march in Chennai on Sunday, called the proposed Bill a 'fraud' and accused certain parties of changing their stance. Speaking alongside…
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Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president B. Manickam Tagore, at an anti-delimitation march in Chennai on Sunday, called the proposed Bill a 'fraud' and accused certain parties of changing their stance. Speaking alongside Congress Rajya Sabha member Praveen Chakravarthy, Tagore claimed the exercise would disproportionately benefit northern states like Uttar Pradesh while harming Tamil Nadu's representation. He criticised parties that skipped a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vijay but now speak of 'fair delimitation'.
The Indian Opinion
The rhetoric around delimitation often veers into exaggeration, with claims of a 'fraud' or a 'suppression' of Tamil Nadu's voice. While regional fears about losing parliamentary strength are legitimate, painting the entire exercise as a conspiracy overlooks the constitutional necessity of adjusting seats based on population changes. Instead of hyperbolic comparisons to the Quit India Movement, critics should focus on specific data and safeguards. Will the opposition offer concrete, alternative criteria for seat allocation, or will it remain content with slogans that deepen regional mistrust?
Source: thehindu.com
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