Congress and INDIA Bloc's 'Historic Betrayal' on Delimitation Bill

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar accused Congress and its INDIA bloc allies of betraying southern states by opposing the delimitation bill. This bill, which aimed to protect the south post-2026 Census, was defeated in Parliament. The opposition's stance is seen as a political move over regional needs.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday strongly criticized the Congress and the INDIA bloc, alleging a 'historic betrayal' against southern states by opposing the delimitation bill.

The bill was designed to safeguard the interests of southern regions once the Article 81 freeze on seat proportions concludes following the Census post-2026.

Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, offered amendments to increase representation, but the opposition remained silent, favoring politics over people, Kumar claimed.