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Congress MPs from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry to oppose Delimitation Bill
The Indian government wants to change how many seats each state has in the national parliament.
Some leaders from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry say this could hurt their states.
They plan to vote against the new plan.
The government says it will make representation fair.
The debate will happen in Parliament soon.
All 10 Congress MPs from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry will vote against the Delimitation Bill.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore said the bill would hurt southern states' representation.
The bill aims to adjust Lok Sabha seats based on the latest population figures.
The Centre argues delimitation ensures constitutional representation.
Parliament is expected to debate the bill's impact on the federal structure.
- Who
- Congress MPs from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, including Manickam Tagore
- What
- Vote against the Delimitation Bill
- Where
- In Parliament, statement made to ANI
- When
- Saturday (date of statement)
- Why
- Bill could marginalize southern states and hurt their representation
Key facts
- Bill
- Delimitation Bill
- Opposing Party
- Indian National Congress
- Number of Opposing MPs
- 10
- States Concerned
- Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
- Purpose of Bill
- Adjust Lok Sabha seats based on latest population figures
Quotes
Manickam Tagore
Congress MP from Tamil Nadu
“Delimitation is against the voices of Tamil Nadu people. I am one of those MPs who can say that I will vote against delimitation.10 Congress MPs from the Lok Sabha will vote against it, including Puducherry.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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