Stalin stands exposed after PM Modi’s assurance on delimitation: Edappadi Palaniswami
Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's opposition to the Delimitation Bill, calling it unnecessary melodrama. He highlighted assurances from Prime Minister Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah regarding the bill, asserting that Tamil Nadu's share in the Lok Sabha would increase. Palaniswami expressed confidence that the AIADMK would form the next government, promising good governance.
- ▪Edappadi K. Palaniswami dismissed M.K. Stalin's protest against the Delimitation Bill as unnecessary melodrama.
- ▪Prime Minister Modi assured that no injustice would be done to any State regarding the delimitation.
- ▪Palaniwami claimed that Tamil Nadu's share in the Lok Sabha would increase from 7.18% to 7.23%, contradicting Stalin's claims.
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AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Friday (April 17, 2026) dismissed as “unnecessary melodrama” Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin’s protest against the Delimitation Bill and criticism against his party that by supporting the legislative measure, the AIADMK was “betraying the interests” of the State.In a conversation with The Hindu at his residence in Nedunchalai Nagar in Salem, Mr. Palaniswami pointed out that on the floor of Parliament on Thursday (April 16), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah clarified their position on delimitation. Mr. Modi had reiterated the assurance that “no injustice” would be meted out to any State, while Mr. Shah had given a detailed clarification.
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