In a fiery rebuttal to Chief Minister MK Stalin’s recent statement on the Centre’s proposed delimitation and census delay, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) launched a scathing attack, accusing the DMK regime of hypocrisy, corruption, and dynastic arrogance.
Responding to Stalin’s claims that the BJP-led Union government was attempting to reduce Tamil Nadu’s representation through unfair delimitation, EPS countered that the real injustice lies within the DMK’s own rule. He lashed out at the DMK government, demanding a “delimitation” of what he called rampant TASMAC corruption, drug mafia operations, illicit liquor networks, and the growing influence of political rowdyism.
EPS invoked the legacy of AIADMK icons — Perarignar Anna, M.G. Ramachandran, and J. Jayalalithaa — emphasizing their lifelong struggle for Tamil Nadu’s dignity, water rights, and caste-based reservations. Dismissing Stalin’s criticism of the Centre as political theatre, EPS accused the DMK of manufacturing a “fear narrative” around delimitation to divert attention from the administration’s alleged failures. He reminded the public that he had already conveyed Tamil Nadu’s concerns to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and reiterated that AIADMK would never support any move that compromises the state’s representation.
EPS accused the DMK of abandoning real issues faced by the public — such as rising unemployment, law and order failures, and women’s safety — while indulging in theatrics over future hypotheticals like delimitation.
On his X handle quoting Stalin’s statement, EPS wrote, “The puppet CM speaks of “Fair delimitation” while presiding over the most unfair, corrupt, and dynastic regime Tamil Nadu has ever seen. First, Delimit the TASMAC loot. Delimit the drug mafia. Delimit illicit liquor. Delimit rowdyism. Delimit the corruption of your ministers. And most importantly, delimit your family’s arrogance and stranglehold over Tamil Nadu. The AIADMK stands firm on the immortal principles of Perarignar Anna, Puratchi Thalaivar MGR, and Puratchi Thalaivi Amma — towering leaders who fearlessly fought for Tamil Nadu’s dignity, Cauvery rights, and caste-based reservation. I vow before every Tamilian: We will never allow our representation to be reduced or our voice to be silenced. In 2027, or whenever delimitation may come, #AIADMK — back in power — will fiercely defend Tamil Nadu’s rightful voice and future. And to the puppet CM, a humble message: Stop using this distraction to cover up your failures and scams. The people of Tamil Nadu are tired of your drama and crocodile tears.”
In tamil, he continued, “It’s 6 in the morning, mother,” is like a comedy movie. I told the Honorable Union Home Minister when I met him that whenever the constituency reorganisation takes place, the rights of Tamil Nadu should not be affected. There is no change in my position. If there is a situation where Tamil Nadu’s representation decreases, I will be the first voice to oppose it! The DMK alliance includes parties that write the slave charter at the time of the alliance announcement, but no one here is like that!
Stalin continues to do the work of “The tiger is coming; the tiger is coming” to show something that has not yet come. The people of Tamil Nadu will no longer believe Stalin’s usual Goal Post changing politics, which tries to hide the miseries of his regime with this.
In fact, the people of Tamil Nadu are clearly in their minds about #Delimitation and Hindi imposition. But under the rule of this Thieves Progress Association in Tamil Nadu, people are losing their livelihoods every day, carrying shame, without employment opportunities, and without security for their women at home! Mr. Stalin – stop the politics of change and first talk about how to address the rowdiness and thefts happening under your rule, not with bullets, but on the ground! @CMOTamilnadu”
The puppet CM speaks of “Fair delimitation” while presiding over the most unfair, corrupt, and dynastic regime Tamil Nadu has ever seen.
First, Delimit the TASMAC loot. Delimit the drug mafia. Delimit illicit liquor. Delimit rowdyism. Delimit the corruption of your ministers.… https://t.co/7z5WbpPvgh
— Edappadi K Palaniswami-SayYEStoWomenSafety&AIADMK (@EPSTamilNadu) June 6, 2025
Stalin Slams Centre Over Census Delay, Targets EPS
On 4 June 2025, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of using the delay in the national census to manipulate the upcoming delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, potentially diminishing Tamil Nadu’s representation in the Lok Sabha.
In a strongly worded statement, Stalin demanded transparency from the Centre, questioning how delimitation would be conducted in the absence of updated census data.
Stalin also targeted AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) for reviving ties with the BJP, accusing him of betraying Tamil Nadu’s interests. “EPS has surrendered to Delhi’s domination,” he remarked.
On his X handle, he wrote, “The Indian Constitution mandates that #delimitation must follow the first Census after 2026. The BJP has now delayed the Census to 2027, making their plan clear to reduce Tamil Nadu’s Parliamentary representation. I had warned about this. It is now unfolding. By siding with the BJP, Palaniswami is not just silent but complicit in this betrayal. It’s now clear that he has surrendered to Delhi’s domination. The people of Tamil Nadu are united as one in their demand for a Fair Delimitation. We need clear answers from the Union Government.”
The Indian Constitution mandates that #delimitation must follow the first Census after 2026. The BJP has now delayed the Census to 2027, making their plan clear to reduce Tamil Nadu’s Parliamentary representation.
I had warned about this. It is now unfolding. By siding with the… pic.twitter.com/MGEkw40HVn
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) June 4, 2025
The core concern revolves around population-based delimitation, which critics say would disproportionately benefit northern states with higher population growth, while penalising southern states like Tamil Nadu that have successfully controlled their population over the past decades. Currently, Tamil Nadu holds 7.2% of Lok Sabha seats.
Southern leaders fear that the delimitation exercise, based on outdated or skewed data, could erode the political voice of their states in Parliament. A few months ago, Stalin convened a major conclave in Chennai, bringing together regional leaders and chief ministers to demand a more equitable approach.
The BJP has dismissed such fears as “unfounded and baseless.” Union Home Minister Amit Shah had previously sought to allay concerns, assuring that Tamil Nadu would “not lose even a single seat” during the next delimitation.
(With inputs from NDTV)
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