Kharge claims BJP plans to diminish South India's power

Mallikarjun Kharge, president of the All India Congress Committee, accused the BJP-led government of planning to reduce Lok Sabha seats from southern India while increasing them in northern India by about 30%. He called this a conspiracy to diminish the political power of the south. During a recent event, Kharge urged political leaders to unite against this perceived injustice. He emphasized the need for collaboration on state development, recalling past leaders' views on the separation of politics from poverty alleviation. Kharge also criticized the central government for neglecting education, citing thousands of vacant teaching positions and the closure of many government schools. He highlighted the impact on poor students and called for the restoration of scholarships for SC/ST students.