<h1>Karnataka Deputy CM opposes population-based delimitation, argues it harms federal democracy and penalizes southern states' success.</h1> The Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister criticized the proposed delimitation based on population, arguing it threatens federal democracy by diminishing southern states' influence due to their success in population control and development. He contended that this approach penalizes states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, which contribute significantly to India's GDP and tax revenue, yet receive disproportionately low central funds. The Deputy CM emphasized that the move undermines cooperative federalism and cultural diversity, particularly through the imposition of Hindi. He urged for the 1971 Census to remain the basis for delimitation to ensure fair representation.