Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah backed Tamil Nadu's campaign against the population-based delimitation, contrasting with his deputy's cautious stance. A Tamil Nadu delegation proposed a joint action committee, aiming to involve multiple states. The protest revolves around accusations of bias against southern states in the delimitation process. Siddaramaiah condemned actions that weaken democracy and federal principles.
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