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On August 20, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay urged the Union government at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mamallapuram to ensure no state loses parliamentary representation due to population stabilization. This contradicted a Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution calling for freezing Lok Sabha seats at 543. Opposition parties, including DMK, accused him of inconsistency and questioned his motives. Social media backlash followed, prompting Law Minister C.T.R. Nirmalkumar to reaffirm the state's stance on delimitation.
24 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Minister Aadhav Arjuna defended the DMK's coalition strategy, arguing that its allies were crucial for electoral success.
31 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Newly elected Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly leader Tharahai Cuthbert was given a front-row seat, prompting a request from DMK MLA E.V. Velu to move senior members to the front row.
6 SEPT 2026
— The Hindu
The Tamil Nadu government is considering abolishing the State Planning Commission and replacing it with subject-specific expert committees.
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