Coimbatore , 19 April (H.S.):Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the NDA government would ensure the passage of the proposed Delimitation Bill in Parliament, accusing the DMK-Congress alliance of blocking efforts to expand political representation in Tamil Nadu.

Addressing an election rally in Modakurichi in Erode district ahead of the April 23 Assembly polls, Shah said the Centre had proposed increasing the number of Assembly constituencies in the State by 50 per cent to better reflect population changes and strengthen democratic representation.

He alleged that the proposal was stalled due to the “narrow political thinking and vested interests” of the DMK and Congress.

“We will not accept this conspiracy. The NDA government is committed to fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Tamil Nadu, and I assure you that the Delimitation Bill will be passed,” Shah said.

The Union Minister also criticised the opposition over delays in implementing women’s reservation in legislatures. Referring to the proposed Women’s Reservation Bill, he accused the DMK-Congress alliance of lacking genuine commitment to enhancing women’s political participation.

Turning to state politics, Shah launched a sharp attack on the DMK leadership, accusing it of promoting dynastic rule. He referred to the political lineage of M. Karunanidhi, his son M. K. Stalin, and the emergence of Udhayanidhi Stalin, alleging that governance had remained concentrated within one family.

Pitching for the AIADMK-led NDA alliance, Shah expressed confidence that the coalition would form the next government in Tamil Nadu. He promised that an NDA regime would curb corruption, improve law and order, and restore the State’s prominence.

The rally was part of Shah’s intensive campaign tour as the BJP and its allies seek to expand their footprint in a State traditionally dominated by Dravidian parties.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Arun Lakshman