Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has formed a high-level committee, led by retired Justice Kurian Joseph, to address concerns about state autonomy and federalism. The committee will recommend measures to protect states' rights and improve Centre-state relations, with reports expected in the coming years.
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