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Shah Alleviates Concerns Over South Losing Lok Sabha Seats in Delimitation Process

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1 year ago

February 27, 2025

Addressing concerns from Tamil Nadu and other southern states about potential reductions in Lok Sabha seats due to the impending delimitation process scheduled for next year, Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah confidently assured that there will be no loss of seats. He accused Chief Minister MK Stalin of using this issue as a distraction from the significant corruption occurring under the DMK government.“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear in the Lok Sabha that even after the delimitation, none of the southern states will lose their current number of parliamentary seats. In fact, there may even be an increase in seats,” Shah stated during the inauguration of the new BJP office complex in Coimbatore.

He was also in the area to take part in the Maha Shivaratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre, founded by Jaggi Vasudev.

Stalin, who has referred to the population-based delimitation exercise as a “Damocles sword” hanging over the southern states, warned that Tamil Nadu might lose eight Lok Sabha seats. He argued that this scenario would penalize the southern states for their success in implementing family planning initiatives. Stalin has called for an all-party meeting on March 5 to discuss what he termed the “threat faced by Tamil Nadu” and to formulate a strategy to protect the state’s interests.

The Home Minister criticized Stalin for bringing up the delimitation issue to deflect attention from the rampant corruption within the DMK. “Leaders of the DMK seem to hold advanced degrees in corruption. One is involved in a cash-for-jobs scandal, another faces money laundering charges, and a third is implicated in a disproportionate assets case. It appears the DMK selectively invites the most corrupt individuals into its fold,” Shah claimed, emphasizing the need to end the DMK’s corrupt governance in Tamil Nadu.

“The year 2005 started with a historic victory in Delhi and will culminate in forming an NDA government in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 assembly elections,” Shah declared, aiming to motivate the party’s base.

The BJP leader also responded to Stalin’s accusations regarding unfair treatment of Tamil Nadu by the Union Government in fund allotments, stating that over the past decade, the state has received more than Rs five lakh crore, dismissing the claims as unfounded.

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UP Teen Dies in Street Racing Crash In Lucknow

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7 hours ago

March 16, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh: A 17-year-old Class 12 student died in a road accident during a street race in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday.

The victim, Naitik Kumar, was riding a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 with a group of bikers near Janeshwar Mishra Park. While racing, he suddenly lost control of his bike after hitting something on the road.

His bike crashed into a Honda Activa in front of him. He then fell onto a road divider and suffered serious head injuries.

The Activa slid across the road and hit another bike, a Kawasaki Ninja, which was moving at high speed. The Ninja rider was adjusting his action camera when the accident happened.

Naitik Kumar was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead. Police said he was not wearing proper protective gear.

Two others involved in the accident suffered minor injuries. Police are checking CCTV footage to find the exact cause of the crash.

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BCM Hostel Manager Dies by Suicide

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12 hours ago

March 16, 2026

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Hassan: A hostel manager working under the Backward Classes Welfare Department died by suicide in Channarayapatna of Hassan district.

The deceased has been identified as Lokesh (45). He had been serving as a warden for two hostels in Guddenahalli, Hassan, and was recently promoted as a hostel manager a few days ago. Following the promotion, he was posted as the manager of the BCM hostel in Channarayapatna.

According to reports, Lokesh allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself at his residence on Saturday night.

The exact reason for his suicide is not yet known. Local police visited the spot, conducted a preliminary inspection, and have begun an investigation into the incident.