Delimitation Dilemma: Opposition Crumbles at First Meet, Modi Govt Stands Firm

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin seems to be very serious about the issue of delimitation and he is leaving no stone unturned to prove the BJP government anti-south. He says that if delimitation is done on the basis of population, then the south is going to suffer huge losses for both Lok Sabha and Assembly. On this issue, he had called a big meeting of opposition parties in Chennai on Shivar. Apart from Odisha and Punjab, Congress leaders from southern states also participated in this meeting. However, the parties of Hindi belt and Maharashtra distanced themselves in the first meeting itself. At the same time, TMC also did not attend this meeting. In such a situation, it has also been revealed from this meeting that the entire opposition is not united on the issue of delimitation.

Will Delimitation spare Modi?

The southern states say that if delimitation is done on the basis of population, their seats will be reduced. Delimitation of Lok Sabha seats is to be done after the 2026 census. DMK did not invite the opposition parties of the north in this meeting. Apart from SP and RJD, many other parties were also included in it. Apart from this, Shiv Sena and NCP from Maharashtra were also not included. TMC was called in the meeting but TMC did not participate in the meeting.

Modi holds ground in initial showdown

If we talk about the Lok Sabha elections in 1977, on an average there was one MP for every 10.11 lakh people. Now if delimitation happens, the seats in the northern states and West Bengal will increase. Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal can increase from 42 to 66. This will happen when a population of 15 lakh will be considered as the basis. On the other hand, if delimitation happens on the basis of a population of 20 lakh, then also there will be 50 seats in West Bengal. In such a situation, TMC has not yet clarified its stand on this matter.

Scattered opposition fails to challenge Modi Govt

If reports are to be believed, Samajwadi Party also does not want to discuss this matter right now. Samajwadi Party is mainly a party of Uttar Pradesh and on the basis of population, Lok Sabha seats will definitely increase in Uttar Pradesh.