DMK open to talks on delimitation bill 'if Tamil Nadu interests not hurt'

DMK is open to negotiating the delimitation bill if the government guarantees that Tamil Nadu's interests and the share of southern states will not be compromised.

DMK seeks an 'ironclad guarantee' that there will be no discrimination against southern states in the allocation of Lok Sabha seats.

The bill would increase Lok Sabha seats and implement women's reservation from 2029, requiring a two-thirds majority in Parliament.

The government may offer a written assurance that seats in every state will rise by 50%, as earlier asserted by Home Minister Amit Shah.

DMK's shift coincides with a similar indication from Sharad Pawar-led NCP, benefiting the government's efforts to pass the bill.