"A historic day for federalism" - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said on X Friday morning, setting the stage for a crucial meeting this weekend, at which political leaders from seven states, including those from Odisha, Punjab, and Bengal, will discuss the delimitation row.
Mr Stalin had earlier called on leaders from these states, including those from the opposition ranks, to form a 'Joint Action Committee' to protest the 'blatant assault on federalism'.
In a video statement today, Mr Stalin called for "fair delimitation" and outlined Tamil Nadu's ruling party's concerns about the exercise - which will see boundaries of parliamentary and Assembly constituencies re-drawn and, possibly, their numbers increased - scheduled for 2026.