CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin called upon citizens on Friday to stand united in opposing both the constituency delimitation process and the three-language policy implementation.
In a video statement, Stalin highlighted two significant challenges currently facing the state, the language issue and the constituency delimitation matter.
The chief minister emphasised that the delimitation of constituencies could significantly impact the state’s dignity, social equity, and public welfare programmes.

“Today, Tamil Nadu is confronting two critical challenges – the battle for language, which is our lifeline, and the fight against delimitation, which is our right. I earnestly urge you to convey the true essence of our battle to the people. Constituency delimitation directly impacts our state’s self-respect, social justice, and welfare schemes for the people. You should take this message to people. Every individual must rise to defend our state,” Stalin said in a video message on X.
Stalin stated that other states were expressing their solidarity against the central government.
“Today, we are witnessing voice of solidarity rising from Karnataka, Punjab, Telangana and beyond. Faced with this resistance, the Union Government insists that it is not imposing its will upon us, yet all their actions suggest otherwise.” Tamil Nadu CM said.
MK Stalin expressed his disapproval of the three-language policy, stating that it led to the central government holding back Tamil Nadu’s funds. He further pointed out that the delimitation process would have implications for the state’s representation in Parliament.
“Their three-language policy has already resulted in the withholding of our rightful funds. Likewise, while they claim they will not reduce Tamil Nadu’s parliamentary seats, they are unwilling to assure that the representation of other states will not be disproportionately increased. Our demand is clear – do not determine parliamentary constituencies based on population alone…We will never compromise on Tamil Nadu’s welfare and future for anyone or anything…Tamil Nadu will resist! Tamil Nadu will prevail” Stalin said.
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah expressed scepticism regarding Home Minister Amit Shah’s pledge to protect Southern states’ interests during the delimitation exercise.
The chief minister further stated that Shah’s remarks seemed intended to cause uncertainty amongst the southern states rather than provide genuine reassurance.
“Going by the home minister’s vague remarks, it seems that either he lacks proper information or there is a deliberate intent to disadvantage the southern states, including Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh,” he added.