Opinion | A Calculated Betrayal: How DMK Sacrificed The Aspirations Of Tamil Nadu's Women

The MK Stalin-led DMK chose obstruction over progress – sacrificing the long-term interests of Tamil Nadu's women and youth at the altar of political expediency

In politics, moments of structural reform are rare. When they arrive, they reshape the trajectory of generations. India recently stood at such a threshold with the Women’s Reservation (Amendment) Bill and a calibrated approach to delimitation.

Yet, instead of embracing this transformative opportunity, the MK Stalin-led DMK chose obstruction over progress – sacrificing the long-term interests of Tamil Nadu’s women and youth at the altar of political expediency.

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THE ARITHMETIC THEY DIDN’T WANT EXPLAINED

Much of the DMK’s opposition has been built on a carefully constructed narrative of fear around delimitation.

But stripped of rhetoric, the math tells a different story. The proposed framework linked to the Women’s Reservation (Amendment) Bill envisaged a uniform expansion of Lok Sabha seats, where every state will see a 50 percent increase in representation.

This was not a redistribution of existing seats, but an expansion designed to preserve federal balance while accommodating future growth. In such a model, Tamil........

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