DMK set to approach Supreme Court if delimitation bill passes in Parliament

Chennai,UPDATED: Apr 17, 2026 11:08 IST

The DMK has indicated that it is prepared to approach the Supreme Court over the contentious issue of delimitation, making it clear that it will initiate legal proceedings if the proposed bill is passed in Parliament.

Speaking to India Today, senior party leader and DMK legal wing secretary NR Elangovan said the party will knock on the doors of the Supreme Court if the bill is passed.

The DMK asserted that it would not hesitate to challenge the legislation in court if it believes the interests of Tamil Nadu are compromised.

Party leaders said that delimitation, if carried out without adequate safeguards, could adversely impact states like Tamil Nadu that have successfully implemented population control measures.

According to them, any attempt to redraw constituency boundaries purely on the basis of population could lead to a reduction in the state’s parliamentary representation, raising concerns over fair federal representation.

Elangovan reiterated that the party would challenge the constitutional validity of the amendment and expressed confidence in having strong grounds to prove its case.

Calling for the withdrawal of the Delimitation Bill, Stalin earlier said, “Through the extensive powers granted to the Delimitation Commission in this Bill, it can, whenever it wishes, and in whatever manner it chooses, alter the constituency sizes of Indian states to its advantage at any time in the future. This black law contains provisions that pave the way for such changes. This Bill is laden with a grand conspiracy.”

“It must not be passed in haste. The Union Government must withdraw it entirely. If, in the arrogance of its numerical strength, it pushes it through despite our opposition, it will have to face the consequences in Tamil Nadu,” he added.

With the issue expected to gain traction in the coming weeks, the DMK’s legal challenge could set the stage for a larger constitutional debate on representation, federalism, and equity among states.

- Ends