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Kavitha Warns of Agitation if Delimitation Dilutes Telangana's Voice

K Kavitha has strongly objected to the proposed delimitation bill, arguing it could politically disenfranchise South Indian states like Telangana despite their economic contributions. She insists Telangana's current 3.13% parliamentary share must be a minimum floor, not a ceiling, for future representation. Kavitha warned that any attempt to weaken this stake could trigger a public movement on the scale of the Telangana statehood agitation. BRS Working President KT Rama Rao echoed this stance, cautioning the central government that reduced southern representation could spark widespread unrest.

Key Points: Kavitha: Delimitation Must Not Weaken South India's Political Voice

  • South India's growth should be rewarded
  • Telangana's 3.13% share must be a floor
  • Warns of public agitation like Telangana movement
  • BRS stance unchanged for three years
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"Voice of Telangana people cannot be diluted under guise of delimitation:" K Kavitha

K Kavitha opposes delimitation bill, vows street-level fight to protect Telangana's parliamentary representation, warning of a movement like the statehood agitation.

"The voice of the people of Telangana cannot be diluted under the guise of delimitation. - K Kavitha"

Vikarabad, April 15

Telangana Jagruthi President Kavitha Kalvakuntla on Wednesday raised objections over the proposed Delimitation bill, asserting that the political weight of South Indian states must be protected against any potential demographic imbalance.

In a post on X, Kavitha emphasised that for decades, the South has led the nation in economic growth and family planning, for which it should be rewarded, not punished with political disenfranchisement.

"The voice of the people of Telangana cannot be diluted under the guise of delimitation. Our position is non-negotiable: the proportional representation of Telangana and by extension, South Indian states must be protected. For decades, the South has led the nation in economic growth and family planning; we should be rewarded for this progress, not punished with political disenfranchisement," Kavitha said.

"Currently, Telangana holds a 3.13% share in Parliament. While we already find this representation to be at the bare minimum, our way forward is centered on one core demand: this 3.13% must be the floor, not the ceiling," she said.

Further, Kavitha vows to take the fight against the delimitation from the "halls of Parliament to every street".

"If the BJP-led center attempts to weaken our democratic stake, let it be known: they are inviting a movement of the same scale and intensity as the Telangana Agitation. We will take this fight from the halls of Parliament to every street in our state. We will fight this demographic injustice tooth and nail, and we will not retreat until the political sovereignty of Telangana is fully secured," she said.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao issued a strong warning to the Central Government over the issue of delimitation of constituencies.

He cautioned that if the process results in reduced representation for Southern states, it would not remain merely a political or legislative exercise but could spark a widespread public agitation across South India.

KTR reiterated that the party's stance on delimitation has remained unchanged for the past three years, emphasising that BRS continues to stand firmly by the position it had adopted earlier.

This comes as the central government has proposed increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats to 850 as part of its intention to implement the Women's Reservation Act from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, with 815 seats proposed to the states and the remaining 35 for the Union Territories, according to sources.

The Lok Sabha has 543 seats at present. The government intends to move a Constitution amendment bill for the implementation of a 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha from 2029 in a special sitting of Parliament on April 16, 17,18.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Hyderabad for 5 years, I see the incredible development here. It makes no sense to dilute the political representation of a region that is driving so much growth. This delimitation needs a more balanced approach.
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Aditya G
While I agree the South's contribution must be recognized, the tone feels a bit confrontational. Delimitation is a complex national exercise. Shouldn't the focus be on constructive dialogue in Parliament rather than threats of street agitation? We need unity, not further division.
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Priyanka N
This is a crucial issue for all South Indians. If our seats are reduced just because we controlled our population, what message does it send? "Have more kids to get more power"? That's backwards thinking. 3.13% is already too low for a state like Telangana.
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Karthik V
KTR and Kavitha are on point. We remember the Telangana agitation. If the Centre thinks this is just political posturing, they are mistaken. The sentiment on the ground is very strong. Justice for South India!
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Michael C
Interesting debate. The principle seems clear: representation should reflect contribution, not just raw population. But implementing that fairly across all states will be the real challenge. The 850-seat proposal needs transparent criteria.

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