‘BJP Trying To Shrink Our Voices’: CM Stalin Skips PM Modi’s Rameswaram Event, Urges Him Allay Fears In TN

M.K. Stalin has requested a meeting with the Prime Minister to submit a memorandum highlighting the concerns over the proposed delimitation.

File photo of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

Source : PTI

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address fears regarding the proposed delimitation exercise and ensure that Tamil Nadu's rights are protected through a parliamentary resolution.

After launching multiple projects and unveiling new schemes at the popular tourist destination, speaking at an official event, Stalin stated that Modi should also ensure that a resolution is passed in the Parliament to ensure that the rights of Tamil Nadu are not curtailed, news agency PTI reported.

He also said that he has requested a meeting with the Prime Minister to submit a memorandum highlighting the concerns over the proposed delimitation.

"We have sought an appointment to present the memorandum on the delimitation. Over the next few minutes, our Prime Minister is expected to come to Rameswaram (for various events). Since I am taking part in this government function I have conveyed to him about my inability to take part in his meeting and deputed our Ministers Thangam Thennarasu and Raja Kannappan. Through this meeting and through you, I hereby seek the Prime Minister to allay the fears of delimitation" Stalin said.

BJP Govt Is Trying To Shrink Our Voices Through Delimitation: Stalin 

"You (Modi) should also ensure that a resolution in this regard is passed in the Parliament. This (delimitation) not only leads to a reduction of Parliamentary seats, it is our right to ask and at the same time, it is also a cause of worry about our future," she added.

Launching his scathing attack on the BJP government, he said they are trying to shrink their voices through delimitation.

"Including Puducherry there would be 40 Parliamentary seats. But the ruling BJP government is trying to shrink our voices through delimitation." he charged.

Stalin mentioned that a Joint Action Committee meeting on equitable delimitation was held on March 22 in Chennai, which was attended by Chief Ministers, a Deputy Chief Minister, and key leaders from diverse political backgrounds across the country.