HYDERABAD: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has voiced strong opposition to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) proposed delimitation plans, alleging that they unfairly target southern states. He emphasized that states like Telangana, which have effectively implemented family planning policies, are now facing unjust consequences under the new delimitation proposals.
Speaking at a meeting organized by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Chennai, Revanth Reddy highlighted concerns that the delimitation exercise could politically marginalize southern states, leading to increased political disparities. He pointed out that during the previous delimitation under former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the number of Lok Sabha seats remained unchanged, suggesting that the current administration should adopt a similar approach.
Revanth Reddy also expressed dissatisfaction with the allocation of central funds, stating that southern states contribute significantly to the nation’s GDP and employment but receive a disproportionately lower share in return. He noted that for every rupee Telangana sends to the central government in taxes, it receives only 42 paise, whereas states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh receive ₹6 and ₹2, respectively, for every rupee contributed.
In light of these concerns, Revanth Reddy called for the postponement of increasing Lok Sabha seats for another 25 years to ensure a fair and equitable approach to representation.
