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This is an archive article published on March 13, 2025

DMK invites Jagan Mohan Reddy to ‘delimitation’ meeting in Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has invited various chief ministers and leaders of different political parties across states to participate in the discussions to be held on the issue of delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies.

delimitation row, DMK, Jagan mohan reddyReddy has been invited to attend the South India All-Party Leaders’ Meeting convened by the DMK on the issue of delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies. (Express File Photo)

Tamil Nadu Minister for Public Works E V Velu and Rajya Sabha MP Wilson recently met former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy at the YSR Congress Party’s central office in Andhra Pradesh’s Tadepalli.

The two invited Reddy to attend the South India All-Party Leaders’ Meeting convened by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on the issue of delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies.

They also handed over a letter from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief M K Stalin, extending the invitation to the meeting to be held in Chennai on March 22.

Stalin has invited various chief ministers and leaders of different political parties across states to participate in the discussions.

Several political leaders from South India have voiced their concern over delimitation, claiming that the process will disproportionately benefit states in the northern region.

Sreenivas Janyala is a Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express, where he serves as one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political and economic landscape of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. With a career spanning over two decades in mainstream journalism, he provides deep-dive analysis and frontline reporting on the intricate dynamics of South Indian governance. Expertise and Experience Regional Specialization: Based in Hyderabad, Sreenivas has spent more than 20 years documenting the evolution of the Telugu-speaking states. His reporting was foundational during the historic Telangana statehood movement and continues to track the post-bifurcation development of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive portfolio covers a vast spectrum of critical issues: High-Stakes Politics: Comprehensive tracking of regional powerhouses (BRS, TDP, YSRCP, and Congress), electoral shifts, and the political careers of figures like K. Chandrashekar Rao, Chandrababu Naidu, and Jagan Mohan Reddy. Internal Security & Conflict: Authoritative reporting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the decline of the Maoist movement in former hotbeds, and intelligence-led investigations into regional security modules. Governance & Infrastructure: Detailed analysis of massive irrigation projects (like Kaleshwaram and Polavaram), capital city developments (Amaravati), and the implementation of state welfare schemes. Crisis & Health Reporting: Led the publication's ground-level coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in South India and major industrial incidents, such as the Vizag gas leak. Analytical Depth: Beyond daily news, Sreenivas is known for his "Explained" pieces that demystify complex regional disputes, such as river water sharing and judicial allocations between the sister states. ... Read More

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