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Kharge: Opposition united to defeat BJP’s delimitation bid and defend democracy
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the opposition, including the DMK alliance, united to defeat the BJP’s attempt to alter the democratic balance through delimitation. He spoke at a rally in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, praising MK Stalin and urging support for the Secular Progressive Alliance. The article also records DMK's criticism of Modi and notes upcoming Tamil Nadu elections and the potential national implications.
Why It Matters
The statement signals a coordinated opposition response to delimitation plans and frames the Tamil Nadu contest as a broader test of secular, federalist values ahead of national elections.
Timeline
4 Events
Election results referenced as national signal
April 20, 2026
Kharge stated that the results on May 4 would send a message across India that people rejected hatred and chose harmony, and that together with Stalin they would defend democracy and the Constitution.
Tamil Nadu election described as ideological battle
April 20, 2026
Kharge described the April 23 Tamil Nadu election as an ideological battle and urged youth, women, farmers and workers to support the Secular Progressive Alliance, highlighting welfare measures, women-centric schemes and investments in education and healthcare by the DMK-Congress alliance.
Kharge rally in Hosur pledges unity against delimitation
April 19, 2026
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, addressing a rally in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, said the Congress-DMK alliance and other opposition parties stood united to defeat the BJP’s attempt to alter the democratic balance through delimitation. He criticized Modi for not introducing the women’s reservation bill in 2023 and claimed Modi had 'kept quiet for 30 months.' He urged voters to back the Secular Progressive Alliance to defend democracy and justice.
Stalin condemns Modi's April 17 broadcast as political speech
April 17, 2026
DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's televised address on April 17 at 8 p.m., describing it as Modi’s political speech and alleging it violated the election model code of conduct. He argued the address should not be used for campaigning and stated the DMK would respond to the delimitation issue accordingly.