Chennai – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has made a significant shift in his stance on population control, advocating for a higher birth rate amid the ongoing debate over parliamentary seat delimitation.
Previously a supporter of strict population control measures, Stalin’s recent remarks suggest a policy rethink, aligning with concerns that states with lower birth rates may lose political representation under future delimitation exercises.
The issue has sparked debate across southern states, which fear a potential reduction in their parliamentary seats in favor of states with higher population growth. Stalin’s shift signals a strategic move to protect Tamil Nadu’s political influence in the face of changing demographic equations.
The development comes amid growing calls for a fair and balanced delimitation process that does not penalize states that have successfully implemented population control measures over the decades.