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Topic2026 delimitation

Topic: 2026 delimitation

Delimitation freeze gave us time, but now India’s democracy faces a ticking time bomb

Up until 1976, seats in the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and state assemblies were reallocated to maintain nearly equal population representation. But the 42nd Amendment froze the number of seats until the 2001 Census.

‘Delimitation will take away seats from states that don’t support or vote for BJP’—DMK MP Kanimozhi

Speaking to ThePrint, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi addresses the proposed delimitation, 3-language policy & rejects the notion that oppn states voicing concerns creates a north-south divide.

At DMK-led meeting, JAC calls for 25-yr pause on delimitation, resolves to fight exercise in Parliament

Southern states have expressed concerns that delimitation in its current form would reduce their representation in the Lok Sabha. Punjab CM was present, too. TMC & YSRCP skipped the meet.

Skipping Stalin’s meeting, Jagan urges PM Modi to allay southern states’ fears over delimitation

The YSRCP chief's letter, dated 21 March, was made public on the same day as the meeting hosted by DMK. Jagan asked Modi to ensure no state's representation in LS is reduced.

BJP understands South India’s delimitation fear. So it wants a fair, transparent process

Reducing parliamentary representation could impact resource allocation, South Indian leaders claim. They must remember that development in South has come at the cost of Bihar & Odisha.

Stalin writes to CMs & ex-CMs of 7 states, urges unity against delimitation. What his letter says

The Tamil Nadu CM’s letter is addressed to leaders of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka in the South; West Bengal and Odisha in the East; and Punjab in the North.

India’s power play at ICC tournament in Pakistan & Indian taxpayers’ strained ties with authorities

International media also reports on the financial revolution brewing among the middle class & the north-south divide over the 2026 delimitation proposal.

With all-party meeting, DMK sees chance to isolate BJP, rally TN parties ahead of polls

Stalin has invited all parties in the state to attend a meeting on 5 March in protest of Centre’s delimitation proposal. Experts say the issue will form the top agenda for 2026 polls.

South India took the country forward. Language of the failing Hindi belt can’t be imposed on it

In many ways, MK Stalin‘s letter articulated what many South Indians feel but don’t necessarily say. For how long will South India be kept back by the failures of the Hindi belt?

Why India won’t see women’s reservation in effect until 2039—it’s about trickery

Women’s reservation bill is less than precise, sub-optimal, and uncertain. But the history of such reforms tells us something: once enacted, it cannot be rolled back.

On Camera

Festive seasons align with the rollout of GST 2.0. Citizens to get more money in hand

The new norm marks a decisive shift from the earlier complex system that created friction for households and small businesses alike.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

30 civilians killed as Pakistan Air Force strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village with China-made bombs

While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.