CM Vijayan Endorses Stalin’s Delimitation Meeting on March 22
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Synopsis
Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has agreed to attend a meeting called by Tamil Nadu's M.K. Stalin on March 22 to discuss the crucial delimitation issue that threatens the parliamentary representation in southern India. The meeting aims to unite states against this proposed change.
Key Takeaways
- Pinarayi Vijayan accepts M.K. Stalin's invitation.
- The meeting addresses concerns over delimitation.
- Stalin seeks support from southern states.
- A State Minister will represent Kerala.
- Both leaders emphasize the importance of federal representation.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 14 (NationPress) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has officially accepted the invitation extended by his Tamil Nadu counterpart, M.K. Stalin, to participate in the meeting scheduled for March 22 regarding the delimitation issue.
The gathering, which will be led by DMK chief Stalin in Chennai, aims to address the concerns surrounding delimitation and its perceived threat to the parliamentary representation of southern Indian states.
CM Stalin has been actively seeking support to unite against the proposed changes to parliamentary constituencies.
The Tamil Nadu IT Minister P. Thiaga Rajan and South Chennai MP Dr. Thamizhachi Thangapandian visited CM Vijayan at his official residence to deliver a personal invitation from CM Stalin.
CM Vijayan expressed his commitment to the cause, indicating that a State Minister, alongside a Parliament member, will be sent to participate.
Subsequently, the Tamil Nadu delegation visited the headquarters of the CPI(M) and CPI, engaging with the top leaders of both parties.
After his meeting with CM Vijayan, Minister Rajan remarked on social media that the proposed delimitation exercise represents an “unquestionable assault on federalism and the rightful representation of our states”.
“On behalf of Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru. @mkstalin, I, along with Hon’ble MP (South Chennai) Dr. @ThamizhachiTh, met with Hon’ble Kerala Chief Minister Thiru. @pinarayivijayan in Thiruvananthapuram today,” he shared on X. “We extended our Chief Minister’s invitation for the Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting to be held in Chennai on March 22, 2025, to collectively oppose the unfair delimitation exercise–an undeniable assault on federalism and the rightful representation of our states,” he added.
“The Kerala Chief Minister expressed his strong solidarity with Tamil Nadu on this issue and assured his full support in our collective fight to uphold democratic values and safeguard the rights of our people,” the Minister noted.
CM Stalin has convened a meeting of Chief Ministers and various state leaders from different political factions regarding the proposed delimitation of parliamentary constituencies on March 22 in Chennai.
Interestingly, both Stalin and Vijayan have maintained a positive relationship and have shared public platforms on several occasions in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
