Chief ministers from various states gathered in Chennai to oppose the Centre's proposed delimitation of parliamentary seats. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin emphasized the potential legal battle, while Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the move as politically motivated. An expert panel for fair delimitation was proposed.
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