Chennai, April 15 (NationPress) The leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, expressed serious apprehensions on Wednesday regarding the Central government's proposed Constitutional amendment that aims to reshape parliamentary representation. He cautioned that this initiative could severely disadvantage southern states, with Tamil Nadu being particularly affected.

In his statement, Vijay referred to the proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which intends to raise the Lok Sabha's member count from the current 543 to 850. This Bill is slated for discussion in the upcoming special session of Parliament that begins on Thursday.

While he welcomed the long-awaited legislation to reserve 33 percent of seats for women in Parliament, he warned against allowing the delimitation-linked amendment to overshadow the women’s quota Bill.

Vijay emphasized that if this amendment is enacted without sufficient protections, it could exacerbate the disparity in representation between northern and southern states.

He argued that such a change would diminish parliamentary representation for southern states that have successfully implemented population control measures while amplifying the influence of larger northern states.

This imbalance, he contended, could lead to significant repercussions for policymaking, legislative agendas, and the equilibrium of federal authority.

Vijay further cautioned that issues surrounding language, culture, and state rights might receive less focus in Parliament if the voices of southern representatives are diminished.

"The concerns and aspirations of the populace in states like Tamil Nadu may not be appropriately addressed," he remarked, describing the proposal as potentially discriminatory.

He also alleged that these proposed alterations could affect the distribution of central funds. A shift in the allocation of parliamentary seats could modify the criteria for sharing financial resources among states, potentially resulting in decreased funding for states like Tamil Nadu.

Highlighting ongoing issues, he mentioned that the Tamil Nadu government has previously raised alarms over insufficient central funding and limited project allocations during Union budget discussions.

In this context, he warned that a population-based redistribution following delimitation could further hamper financial assistance.

Vijay urged the Centre to rethink its approach, advocating for the maintenance of the current system and a withdrawal of the proposed amendment. He stressed that states adhering to national policies should not be "penalized" while others are "rewarded," highlighting the necessity for a more equitable framework.