New Delhi, Aug 3:
A major political controversy erupted after Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleged that the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise would weaken the political representation and interests of several states, prompting sharp reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), its allies, and Congress leaders.
Speaking to reporters at Mamallapuram in Chennai on Saturday, Rahul Gandhi called upon political parties across the country, particularly those in Tamil Nadu, to unite against the delimitation exercise, alleging that it would undermine the state’s political representation and interests.
LoP Gandhi accused the BJP of attempting to use delimitation to reduce Tamil Nadu’s political influence.
He said all regional and national parties should come together in Parliament to defeat any legislation that could adversely affect the state’s representation.