Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed concern on Sunday about the potential reduction in Parliamentary seats, attributing it to the state’s successful implementation of family planning initiatives.
Previously, Stalin had referenced this issue, suggesting that the Lok Sabha delimitation exercise might prompt people to consider having “16 children,” referring to a traditional Tamil proverb about different forms of wealth.
The DMK President speaking at a party functionary’s wedding ceremony in his Kolathur constituency, encouraged the couple to select proper Tamil names for their future children.
He highlighted that the family planning programme advocates for thoughtful family size management.
The chief minister pointed out that the state’s consistent adherence to family planning measures has led to the current situation where Parliamentary seat numbers might be reduced through delimitation.
Tamil Nadu, currently holding 39 Lok Sabha seats, has expressed strong opposition to any proposed reduction in its Parliamentary representation following delimitation.