Tamil Nadu CM Opposes Lok Sabha Delimitation Resolution

5 UPDATES · 8 DAYS · 9 AUG 2026 — 16 AUG 2026

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Latest · 16 Aug 2026

Congress Rajya Sabha member Praveen Chakravarty criticized a proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats based on population, arguing for maintaining the current structure until Rahul Gandhi becomes Prime Minister.

The full story, from the beginning

9Aug

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Tamil Nadu MPs Meet to Oppose Lok Sabha Seat Increase

12Aug

NDTV

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay introduced a resolution opposing the Union Government's proposed Lok Sabha delimitation exercise and advocating for a permanent 543-seat Parliament.

The Hindu

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution urging the Union government to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543 and implement 33% women's reservation by 2029.

13Aug

NDTV

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister requested Constitutional amendments to permanently establish a Lok Sabha strength of 543 seats and implement a 33% reservation for women.

16Aug

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

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