Delimitation Poses Threat to Southern States’ Future: BRS Working President KTR Raises Concern

Hyderabad/Chennai, March 22 (Maxim News): At the Delimitation Conference organized by leaders from southern states in Chennai, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) voiced strong opposition to the proposed delimitation exercise, calling it a serious threat to the future of southern states. He warned that the process if implemented unfairly, would undermine the region’s economic contributions, governance achievements, and democratic representation while accusing the central government of perpetuating decades of discrimination against southern states.

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Southern States at Risk

Addressing key political leaders at the conference, KTR emphasized that delimitation is not just about adjusting parliamentary seats but also about control over resources, fiscal policies, and governance. He cautioned that the proposed changes could centralize power, weaken states that have made significant progress, and jeopardize their future growth.

“India is a democratic nation, but it is also a federal union of diverse identities and cultures. If we forget this, we risk turning democracy into authoritarian mobocracy,” KTR warned.

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Southern States Penalized for Progress

KTR criticized the delimitation proposal, arguing that southern states are being unfairly punished for their success in population control and economic development.

“For decades, southern states have faced discrimination from the Centre. The current delimitation proposals will not only reduce our parliamentary representation but also inflict injustice across all sectors,” he said.

He highlighted the disparity in resource allocation, pointing out that while states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh receive significantly more funds per tax rupee contributed, states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana receive far less.

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Proposed Alternatives

KTR outlined alternative approaches to delimitation that would ensure fair representation without penalizing developed states:

• Maintaining the existing number of Lok Sabha seats while increasing MLA seats in state assemblies to enhance governance.
• Considering economic progress, administrative efficiency, and developmental achievements rather than population alone when allocating parliamentary seats.
• Proportional representation in Parliament is based on a state’s contribution to GDP, arguing that southern states account for 36% of India’s GDP despite constituting only 19% of the population.

“If the Centre truly seeks better governance and representation, it must explore fair alternatives rather than deepening regional divides,” KTR urged.

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Warning Against Centralization of Power

KTR also took a strong stance against the BJP-led central government, accusing it of systematically marginalizing southern states while favoring the northern belt.

“Freezing parliamentary seats for 50 years based on population and now punishing southern states for their success in population control is unjust. Southern states deserve encouragement, not punishment,” he asserted.

He warned that the current delimitation policy could tilt India towards authoritarianism, where a few states dominate national politics, eroding the spirit of federalism.

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Call for a United Southern Front

KTR called for southern states to unite against what he described as an unjust and politically motivated delimitation process. He praised Tamil Nadu’s history of fighting for regional rights, invoking Telangana’s 14-year struggle for statehood under KCR’s leadership as an example of resisting majority dominance.

He also accused the Centre of neglecting promises made in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014, such as equitable representation for Telangana, pointing out that delimitation was implemented in Jammu and Kashmir but deliberately ignored for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to suit BJP’s political interests.

“History will not forgive us if we remain silent. Future generations will question our inaction. We must fight for the rights of southern states,” he declared.

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Next Steps in the Movement

KTR hinted at more such conferences and political action to counter the Centre’s approach to delimitation. He reaffirmed that southern states are not against supporting underdeveloped regions, but will not accept discriminatory treatment in fund allocation and representation.

“We are all Indians, but our regional identities and contributions must be respected. India can only become a superpower by 2047 if states driving progress are rewarded, not penalized,” he concluded.

The conference marks the beginning of a broader movement, with southern leaders preparing to challenge the Centre’s delimitation policy and safeguard their interests. (Maxim News)

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