Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin recently spearheaded an all-party meeting in opposition to population-based delimitation, deeming it a significant threat to India’s federal structure. During the meeting, a resolution was passed urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to uphold the allocation of Lok Sabha seats based on the 1971 census for an additional 30 years. The aim behind this request is to prevent states from being penalized due to their effective implementation of welfare schemes. The meeting, led by CM MK Stalin, emphasized the importance of maintaining the current seat allocation system to ensure a fair representation for all states in the Lok Sabha. This move highlights the concerns of various political parties in Tamil Nadu regarding the potential repercussions of population-based delimitation on the state’s political representation. The resolution seeks to safeguard the interests of states that have made significant strides in social welfare programs and development initiatives. By advocating for the continuation of the 1971 census-based seat allocation, the state of Tamil Nadu, under the leadership of CM MK Stalin, aims to protect its political standing and uphold the principles of federalism in India.