New Delhi, March 6 -- On March 5, most political parties across Tamil Nadu came together for an all-party meeting called by Chief Minister MK Stalin to oppose the delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies due in 2026. The assembly election is also due in Tamil Nadu in 2026.

In a six-point resolution, the parties asked the Centre to extend the 1971 Census-based delimitation framework for another 30 years beyond 2026, to ensure a "fair representation" for states that have effectively controlled their population.

Last week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured southern states that they wouldn't lose "even a single seat" after the fresh delimitation of constituencies. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, however, reacted and said that...