AIADMK accuses BJP, DMK of political manipulation

The AIADMK has criticized both the BJP and DMK regarding the delimitation process in Tamil Nadu. They described the recent Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting as a "big drama" aimed at gaining political advantage ahead of the 2026 elections. AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan expressed concerns that the BJP and DMK were not genuinely interested in the delimitation issue. He noted that while the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, sent invites stating he was not against delimitation, the DMK's messaging locally contradicts this claim. Sathyan emphasized that Tamil Nadu's share of parliamentary seats should remain at 7.18 percent. He accused the DMK of omitting important resolutions about the state's representation during the all-party meeting, suggesting they were trying to manipulate the narrative for their own electoral gain. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also weighed in, criticizing delimitation as unfair. He argued that adjusting constituency boundaries punishes regions that perform well, indicating broader concerns about the electoral implications of this process.