The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), a key political party in Tamil Nadu, has indicated it is willing to discuss the proposed delimitation bill, but only on the condition that the interests of Tamil Nadu are fully protected. The party is seeking an 'ironclad guarantee' that the state will not lose its current number of seats in the Lok Sabha, India's lower house of parliament. Delimitation is the process of redrawing electoral constituencies based on population changes. Southern states like Tamil Nadu, which have successfully implemented family planning measures and have lower population growth, fear they could lose parliamentary seats to states in the north with higher populations. This has led to political tensions, as states worry about reduced representation in the national legislature. The DMK's stance comes amid ongoing discussions about the timing and method of the next delimitation exercise, which is due after the first census of the 2020s. The party has stressed that any redrawing of boundaries must not penalize states that have effectively controlled population growth. The call for an ironclad guarantee reflects deep-seated concerns in Tamil Nadu about political marginalization. Other parties in the state are also watching the developments closely. The DMK's position could shape the broader debate on delimitation, as it balances national representation with regional interests. The party has said it remains open to talks as long as Tamil Nadu's seats are not reduced.