<h1>DMK-led coalition urges government to extend 1971 Census-based delimitation freeze by 25 years to protect southern representation.</h1> A DMK-led Joint Action Committee has urged the Indian government to extend the freeze on delimitation based on the 1971 Census for another 25 years, arguing that population-based delimitation would unfairly reduce representation for southern states. The meeting, attended by leaders from 14 parties across six states, emphasized the need for 'fair delimitation' and proposed exploring legal options. Southern leaders expressed concerns that the proposed changes would benefit northern states and the ruling BJP, which holds more influence there. The DMK described the meeting as historic, while BJP leaders criticized it as politically motivated.