DMK MP T Siva Wears 'Protest' T-Shirt In Parliament: 'Fair Delimitation, Tamil Nadu Will Fight'

The move was part of the DMK's ongoing protest against the proposed delimitation exercise, which the party claims will disproportionately affect Tamil Nadu and several other states.

The DMK has been vocal in its opposition to the delimitation exercise, which involves redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies based on population data.

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DMK MP T Siva made a bold statement in Parliament on Thursday by wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan, "Fair Delimitation, Tamil Nadu will fight, Tamil Nadu will win." The move was part of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)'s ongoing protest against the proposed delimitation exercise, which the party claims will disproportionately affect Tamil Nadu and several other states.

Speaking to reporters, Siva emphasised Tamil Nadu's stance on the issue. "Tamil Nadu is insisting on fair delimitation. Around 7 states will be affected by this but there has been no response from the government yet. That is why we are continuing our protest demanding fair delimitation," he said, as per ANI.

The DMK has been vocal in its opposition to the delimitation exercise, which involves redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies based on population data. The party argues that the exercise, if carried out in its current form, would undermine the political representation of southern states, including Tamil Nadu, while favoring states with higher population growth.

DMK Protests In Parliament 

On Wednesday, DMK MPs, including Kanimozhi, T Siva and Dayanidhi Maran, protested within the Parliament House complex. Holding a banner that read "Fair Delimitation," the MPs demanded that the central government address their concerns and ensure the delimitation process is conducted equitably.

Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin led the charge against what he describes as a "blatant assault on federalism." On March 8, Stalin wrote to the Chief Ministers of seven states—Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, and others—urging them to join forces in opposing the delimitation exercise. He also reached out to leaders of various political parties, seeking a united front to safeguard the interests of southern states.

Meanwhile, the second part of the budget session of Parliament, which began on March 10, has been marked by heated discussions on a range of issues, including delimitation. The session is set to continue until April 4.