Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin called for a meeting of registered political parties to discuss the Union government's proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies in 2026. Stalin expressed concern that TN's successful population control measures could reduce its representation in the Lok Sabha by eight seats, affecting the state's rights.
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