New Delhi: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), a regional party rooted in Tamil Nadu and founded by C.N. Annadurai in 1949, has emerged as a pivotal force in the national political landscape under the leadership of M.K. Stalin. Historically known for its advocacy against Hindi imposition, the DMK is now spearheading a national movement against census-based delimitation, positioning Stalin as a key leader within the INDIA bloc.

The DMK’s opposition to delimitation is not against the exercise itself but against its execution based on the upcoming census. Stalin has highlighted that if implemented as planned, Tamil Nadu could lose up to 12 Lok Sabha seats. He argues that states like Tamil Nadu, which have successfully controlled population growth, should not be penalized for their achievements. This narrative has been carefully crafted to emphasize that it’s not just about the number of MPs but about protecting state rights and federalism, preventing states from becoming “second-class citizens” within their own........

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