Archive · 13 Aug 2026
AIADMK Opposes TVK Delimitation Resolution, Backs Women's Reservation
In India, a state called Tamil Nadu has its own government and also sends members to the national Parliament.
Two political groups there are the AIADMK and the TVK.
The TVK brought a proposal, called a resolution, to the Assembly about delimitation.
Delimitation decides how many seats a state gets in the national Parliament.
The AIADMK said no to this proposal.
Its leader, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, said the TVK moved it for political reasons.
But the AIADMK did like one part: giving 33 per cent of seats to women.
The AIADMK also believes Tamil Nadu should keep its seats and get more, because it controlled its population growth.
They say if Tamil Nadu keeps its 7.18 per cent share, it could gain about 20 more national seats.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said the party opposed the TVK's delimitation resolution in the Assembly, alleging it was moved for political reasons.
The AIADMK supports the resolution's call for 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures.
The AIADMK argues Tamil Nadu, as a state that successfully controlled population growth, should not suffer a reduction in its parliamentary representation.
Palaniswami said the party wants Tamil Nadu's existing representation maintained and increased by 50 per cent.
If Tamil Nadu's 7.18 per cent share is maintained, the state could gain around 20 additional Lok Sabha seats, taking its total to 59.
- Who
- AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, speaking for the AIADMK; the resolution was brought by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
- What
- The AIADMK opposed the TVK's Assembly resolution on delimitation while supporting its demand for 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures.
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not stated in the article).
- Where
- Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Chennai.
- Why
- Palaniswami alleged the resolution was moved for political reasons, and argued Tamil Nadu, having controlled its population growth, should not lose parliamentary representation.
AIADMK
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
Delimitation resolution
AIADMK
Opposes the resolution, alleging it was moved for political reasons; wants Tamil Nadu's representation increased by 50 per cent rather than reduced.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
Moved the delimitation resolution in the Assembly, which the AIADMK says was done for political reasons.
Women's reservation
AIADMK
Supports the demand for 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
Included the demand for 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures in its resolution.
- Parties involved
- AIADMK and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
- AIADMK leader
- Edappadi K. Palaniswami (General Secretary, former Chief Minister)
- AIADMK position on delimitation
- Existing representation should not be reduced; should increase by 50 per cent
- Tamil Nadu's current Lok Sabha share
- 7.18 per cent
- Potential seat gain
- Around 20 additional Lok Sabha seats, taking the total to 59
- Supported demand
- 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures
- Setting
- Tamil Nadu Assembly, Chennai (Wednesday)