Tamil Nadu CM Vijay keeps three requests before home minister Amit Shah – delimitation, NEET and…
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay also urged the Union government to review the existing legal framework to effectively address emerging substance abuse among youth.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay made three key requests to Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council. The first request concerned the proposed Delimitation Bill 2026, which Vijay expressed concerns over the impact on parliamentary representation. He assured the Centre that no state would lose representation as a result of the bill, emphasizing the successful population stabilisation and economic growth of the southern states.
The second request was related to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), with Vijay arguing that the exam disproportionately disadvantages rural and marginalized students. He urged the Union government to allow alternative admission mechanisms for medical courses, such as relying solely on Class XII marks. Lastly, Vijay called for stricter regulation of online sales of prescription drugs and better interstate coordination against narcotics, urging the Centre to strengthen the regulatory framework and address emerging substance abuse among the youth.
The Tamil Nadu CM also addressed the ongoing Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Karnataka, emphasizing the importance of cooperation paired with legal compliance.
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