DMK Accuses Vijay of U-Turn on Delimitation After Shah Meeting
· India · Times of India, Hindustan Times, India Today
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by MK Stalin, criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Vijay Joseph for reportedly reversing his stance on delimitation following a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. DMK's IT cell accused Vijay of contradicting his earlier opposition to constituency redrawing, calling it a 'U-turn in a week' and questioning his credibility. The party also targeted Vijay's allies in the Vijay-led alliance, asking if they would condone the alleged duplicity. The allegation emerged as Amit Shah chaired a Southern Zonal Council meeting in Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, hosted by the state government. Vijay had previously criticized delimitation as a tool to marginalize Tamil Nadu during the current 543-seat parliamentary structure debate.
Why it matters
The dispute risks deepening political tensions within Tamil Nadu, potentially destabilizing the Vijay-led alliance ahead of crucial state elections. The BJP, which has supported Vijay, may face backlash for accommodating a perceived shift in the DMK's adversary.
Read the original report — Times of India
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