KTR Backs Tamil Nadu CM Stalin on Delimitation Issue

KTR highlights Telangana’s economic contribution, backs Tamil Nadu CM Stalin on delimitation

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Neelima Eaty 26 Feb 2025 1:03 PM

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KTR, the working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has expressed support for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's stance on the issue of delimitation. KTR argues that penalizing southern states, who have successfully implemented family planning, for their lower population is unfair and goes against the principles of democracy and federalism. He proposes basing delimitation on fiscal contributions to the nation, highlighting Telangana's significant GDP contribution despite its small population. Stalin has also expressed concerns about the delimitation process, arguing for a fair and equitable approach that upholds true federalism.

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao (KTR) has expressed his support for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s stance on the issue of delimitation. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on February 26, 2025, KTR stated, “I totally agree with Thiru Stalin and strongly support him on this. You cannot penalize the Southern states for religiously implementing family planning when the nation needed it the most.”

I totally agree with Thiru Stalin and strongly support him on this. You cannot penalize the Southern states for religiously implementing family planning when the nation needed it the most

To execute delimitation without considering the efforts of the southern states is not in… https://t.co/IjG9wLL7Sv

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— KTR (@KTRBRS) February 26, 2025

KTR also highlighted that the execution of delimitation without considering the contributions of Southern states is inconsistent with the principles of democracy and federalism. “If the center is keen on implementing delimitation, I propose basing it on fiscal contributions to the nation,” he added.

KTR further highlighted the role of Telangana and other Southern states in nation-building, noting, “While Telangana constitutes only 2.8% of the country’s population, it contributes over 5.2% of the nation’s GDP. Jai Telangana, Jai Hind.”

This statement follows a similar post by M.K. Stalin, who had earlier expressed concerns over the delimitation process. Stalin had said, “Delimitation isn’t just about Tamil Nadu—it affects all of South India. A democratic process should not penalize states that have successfully managed population growth, led in development, and made significant contributions to national progress. We need a fair, transparent, and equitable approach that upholds true federalism.”