Opposition Gears Up to Defeat Delimitation Bill in Parliament

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram declared that the proposed delimitation bill will be opposed in Parliament by key opposition leaders. Chidambaram criticized government's claims about Tamil Nadu's increased representation as misleading. He expressed concerns about future seat allocation based on population and highlighted opposition's stand against current amendments.

The national political stage is set for a clash as the proposed delimitation bill faces strong opposition in Parliament. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram announced on Friday that leading political figures, including Sonia Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee, are uniting to defeat the bill.

He described claims of increased representation for Tamil Nadu as misleading, cautioning that based on population data, the state's representation could diminish significantly. Chidambaram accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of presenting half-truths regarding the bill's implications.

With a critical three-day Parliament session looming, debates intensify over the proposed amendments to the Women's Reservation Act. The opposition demands the withdrawal of current amendments, drawing lines of contention and political maneuvering in Parliament.

(With inputs from agencies.)