Stalin vs BJP: A Tension Over Delimitation and Hindi ‘Imposition’
NEW DELHI: The political landscape in India is heating up as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin intensifies his campaign against the BJP-led NDA government. Central to this conflict are two pressing issues: delimitation and the Hindi “imposition” associated with the National Education Policy (NEP).
Concerns Over Delimitation
Stalin has raised alarms about the potential reduction of Tamil Nadu’s representation in the Lok Sabha. He argues that if the current 543 Lok Sabha seats remain unchanged, Tamil Nadu could lose eight seats, dropping from 39 to 31. Even if the Lok Sabha expands to 848 seats, Stalin highlights that population-based criteria could lead to a net loss of 12 seats for the state.
Despite assurances from Amit Shah that southern states would not lose representation, this concern has garnered support from other Congress-ruled states, with Karnataka’s Siddaramaiah and Telangana’s Revanth Reddy joining Stalin in his criticism of the central government.
Unity Against Hindi Imposition
Stalin’s opposition extends to the NEP, particularly the controversial three-language policy, which he claims imposes Hindi. The Tamil Nadu government has firmly opposed this policy, arguing that it undermines regional languages. While regional Congress leaders are backing Stalin, the central leadership has adopted a more cautious approach, possibly due to the party’s reliance on southern states for electoral strength.
Implications for the INDIA Bloc
The INDIA bloc, which includes multiple political parties, has shown varying levels of support for Stalin’s initiatives. While some allies have remained silent, others, like the Trinamool Congress, are focusing on different issues. As the Bihar assembly elections approach and with other state elections on the horizon, the bloc’s ability to present a unified front remains to be seen.
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