Karti Chidambaram Critiques DMK's Shift on Legislative Issues

Karti Chidambaram Questions DMK's Legislative Stance

On Monday, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram expressed his disapproval of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for altering its position on significant legislative matters, urging the party to clarify its stance. He emphasized the necessity for a public inquiry into the Ram Temple Trust, which should include an audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and parliamentary discussions.

Discussing DMK's changing position, Chidambaram remarked that it is essential to ask the DMK why they are shifting their stance. He suggested that they might be tempted by the idea of 'One Nation, One Election' and are eager to conduct another election soon. He warned that if DMK continues down this path, they could face even worse outcomes in upcoming elections compared to the recent assembly elections.

Concerns Over Proposed Delimitation Bill

Regarding the proposed delimitation bill, Chidambaram expressed hope that DMK would maintain its previous opposition. He stated, "I am unsure of DMK's current position; you should inquire with them. They opposed the bill last time, and I hope they will do so again this time." He explained that while the increase in seats may appear equal in percentage terms, the actual numbers would widen the gap between northern and southern states in Parliament.

He elaborated that on paper, it seems like everyone is receiving an equal percentage increase, but in a parliamentary democracy, actual numbers are crucial. Currently, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have 40 seats, while Uttar Pradesh has 80. If the seats are increased by 50%, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry would have 60 seats, while Uttar Pradesh would rise to 120, creating a significant disparity.

Impact of Increased Lok Sabha Membership

Chidambaram also warned that increasing the number of Lok Sabha members could diminish the effectiveness of parliamentary debates. He noted that even with 543 members, there is limited speaking time, and with 815 members, it would be even less. He pointed out that the Speaker may not know all the names of the members, especially the additional 300 who would join, leading to a situation where the house could become merely a 'stamping house' like in China, rendering a larger Parliament ineffective.

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