Tamil Nadu Assembly Opposes Delimitation, Seeks Frozen Lok Sabha Seats

The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution on August 12, 2026, opposing any future delimitation of parliamentary constituencies and urging the central government to permanently freeze the Lok Sabha's strength at 543 seats. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, also demanded the immediate implementation of 33 percent reservation for women in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections based on the existing seat allocation.

The resolution was adopted with majority support from the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its allies, including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Congress, CPI, CPM, IUML, and VCK. It formally opposes any delimitation exercise based on a census conducted after 1971, arguing that such a move would unfairly reduce the parliamentary representation of southern states like Tamil Nadu, which have successfully implemented population control measures over several decades.

Chief Minister Vijay framed the issue as one of social justice and federal fairness. He stated that the 33 percent reservation for women should not be delayed further and must be implemented within the current 543-seat framework. "Providing reservation for women is not a concession,...