A rally was held yesterday (12th) in North Chennai under the leadership of Higher Education Minister Viswanathan to explain to the public and create awareness about the dangers of the constituency delimitation plan. Speaking to reporters after the rally, Minister Viswanathan said, ``In the Legislative Assembly, all parties, including TVK, the Congress party, the Indian Union Muslim League, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, and the opposition DMK, have supported the resolution opposing delimitation. This separate resolution brought by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister is an important measure introduced with the livelihood of the people of Tamil Nadu at its center.

The BJP’s plan will not succeed in the southern states. Even though it is being said that the number of seats in Tamil Nadu will rise from 40 to 60, people should note that in Uttar Pradesh, the constituencies, which are currently 80, will be increased to 120. The calculation made by Modi, Amit Shah, and the RSS is that they can once again return to power by securing a majority in five major Hindi-speaking states such as Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar.
But the people of Tamil Nadu are not ready to be deceived by this magic-wand scheme. The BJP is secretly preparing this constituency delimitation conspiracy solely to regain power.
Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader, has directed that the census should be conducted based on the Representation of the People Act brought in 1971, and that the Union government should immediately stop this constituency delimitation. The current strength of 543 members in the Lok Sabha and 240 members in the Rajya Sabha should continue.

Tamils will not be fooled just because they get 20 additional constituencies. The people of this rational land, where leaders like Kamaraj and Periyar lived, are aware and enlightened. We will not accept this even if 40, or even 60 constituencies are given. Our clear view is that the current status based on the 1971 census should continue for another 25 years.
The removal and resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan are the result of the massive revolution brought about by students. Rahul Gandhi stood alone and fought for the one crore students who take the NEET exam. That struggle intensified across the country and erupted into a student revolution.
It was because of that pressure that Dharmendra Pradhan lost his post. The Congress party’s spearhead of struggle will never be blunted; it will be sharpened further. " he said. Regarding the question about the appointment of vice-chancellors, he said, "After the legislative session concludes, an answer to this will be given at the appropriate time and in the appropriate place."