In my interview with @divyadcb for @htTweets, I addressed: 📉 The threat of #delimitation marginalising the South ⚖️ The Supreme Court's...
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin highlighted his interview addressing the delimitation threat to southern states, gubernatorial interference, and the imperative of federal autonomy.
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In my interview with @divyadcb for @htTweets, I addressed:
📉 The threat of #delimitation marginalising the South ⚖️ The Supreme Court's affirmation of legislative supremacy over gubernatorial overreach 🏛️ BJP's misuse of Governors to undermine state governments 🤝 Upholding federalism and state autonomy
Read the full interview here: https://t.co/CySVJih7SC
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin shared key insights from his in-depth conversation with the Hindustan Times, addressing pressing constitutional issues concerning federalism, parliamentary representation, and gubernatorial conduct. Foremost among these was the grave impending threat of population-based delimitation, which risks severely penalizing southern states for their successful population control, maternal healthcare, and socioeconomic development over five decades. Stalin warned that reducing parliamentary seats for performing states would severely undermine national democratic fairness and federal balance.
The Chief Minister also welcomed the Supreme Court's definitive rulings that reaffirmed legislative supremacy against persistent gubernatorial obstructionism. Stalin criticized the Union government for weaponizing gubernatorial offices to stall policy execution, veto progressive state legislation, and undermine democratically elected administrations across non-BJP-ruled states. He argued that unelected governors must not be permitted to override state assemblies that derive their authority directly from the people.
Stalin asserted that protecting state autonomy and cooperative federalism is vital to preserving the union of states envisaged by the Constitution. He pledged that Tamil Nadu will consistently organize regional solidarity to resist any reduction in political representation or dilution of state autonomy.