Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Joshi Calls for Smaller States to End Discrimination
Former BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi said that to end discrimination, smaller states should be created with equal constituencies and population.
He also said that welfare isn't about distributing money in elections, and that both ruling and opposition parties use constitutional provisions for their own gain.
Joshi proposed a review of states every 10-20 years to ensure equal economic power.
Murli Manohar Joshi stressed the need for economic equality and equal development of all states
He suggested creating smaller states with equal constituencies and population to end discrimination
Joshi said welfare doesn't happen by distributing money in elections
He criticized both ruling and opposition parties for using constitutional provisions for political gain
Joshi proposed a review of states every 10-20 years to ensure equal economic power
- Who
- Murli Manohar Joshi, veteran BJP leader
- What
- Called for smaller states to end discrimination
- When
- November 20, 2022
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To ensure economic equality and equal development of all states
Equal Distribution Advocates
Status Quo Supporters
State Redistricting
Equal Distribution Advocates
Smaller states with equal constituencies and population
Status Quo Supporters
Maintain current state boundaries
- Event
- Organized to mark 91st birth anniversary of G V G Krishnamurthy
- Proposed Solution
- Creating smaller states with equal constituencies and population
- Criticism
- Both ruling and opposition parties use constitutional provisions for political gain
- Proposed Review
- Every 10-20 years to ensure equal economic power