India's Government Seeks Consensus with Regional Parties on Delimitation

The government wants to avoid any confrontation on this highly sensitive issue. That is why behind-the-scenes consensus building has begun. According to government sources, the Centre has begun formal talks with several regional political parties. These discussions include the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and other regional stakeholders. The main purpose of this exercise is to address the concerns of regional parties about the impact on parliamentary representation. Advertisement'Keep Your Mouth Shut': Lawmakers irked by Mamata's antics in the first meeting after the TMC's defeat. Saha explains the reason for the rebellion. AdvertisementTrending videos Delimitation simply means redrawing the boundaries of Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies based on demographic changes. Over the past few years, several states have raised concerns that the new arrangement could change their representation in Parliament. Given this political sensitivity, the government is continuing to share this political sensitivity with the officials.