Chennai Delimitation Meet Begins: 4 CMs, 11 Leaders Unite As MK Stalin Leads Oppn
The primary objective of the meeting is to deliberate on concerns regarding the 2026 delimitation process, which will redefine parliamentary constituencies based on population figures.
Chennai Delimitation Meet: Chennai is currently witnessing a significant political gathering on Saturday as the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, has organised a high-profile meeting to advocate for "Fair Delimitation." The event has brought together several key leaders from across India, reinforcing opposition unity on the issue.
The primary objective of the meeting is to deliberate on concerns regarding the 2026 delimitation process, which will redefine parliamentary constituencies based on population figures. This reshaping of electoral boundaries has sparked debate with southern states particularly emphasising the need for an equitable approach.
Ahead of the meeting, MK Stalin expressed optimism about the initiative, stating, "Today will be etched in history as the day when states that have contributed to our nation’s development came together to safeguard its federal structure by ensuring #FairDelimitation. I warmly welcome all Chief Ministers and political leaders to this meeting, united in our commitment to #FairDelimitation."
Notable Leaders In Attendance
The list of participants in the meeting:
- Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala and member of Communist Party of India (Marxist)
- A Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana and Indian National Congress leader
- Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab and Aam Aadmi Party leader
- DK Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Indian National Congress chief
- KT Ramarao, Working President of TRS Party and former Minister of Telangana
- Sanjay Kumar Das Burma, Ex-Minister of Odisha and representative of BJD
- Sardar Balwinder Singh Bhundar, President of Shhiromani Akali Dal and former MP
- K Sudhakaran, President of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee
- Binoy Viswam, Secretary, Kerala CPI
- PMA Salam, State General Secretary, IUML, Kerala State Committee
- NK Premchandran, President, Revolutionary Socialist party, Kerala
- Imtiaz Jaleel, Representative of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen
- Jose K Mani, Kerala Congress Mani
- Adv George K Francis, MP, Kerala Congress, Kottayam
TMC’s Absence Noted
Earlier, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) was extended an invitation for the event. However, it is said that the party has reportedly opted not to send any representatives.
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