Tamil Nadu CM Urges Couples on Delimitation Debate: Embrace Tamil Names for Children

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin addresses the Lok Sabha delimitation process, urging couples not to increase family size despite the changes, and to give children Tamil names. Highlighting the cultural significance, he refers to Tamil sayings on prosperity and details the government's temple renovation efforts.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin addressed concerns about the Lok Sabha delimitation process on Monday, suggesting that it might encourage couples to expand their families excessively. Referencing a Tamil saying about prosperity, he insisted that people should not misunderstand it to mean having 16 children.

During a wedding ceremony for 31 couples, CM Stalin emphasized the cultural importance of giving Tamil names to children, despite changes in the electoral aspect. He also highlighted the robust initiatives undertaken by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department, such as renovating over 10,000 temples and retrieving encroached temple lands.

Stalin criticized political exploitation through religion while promoting egalitarian governance. His address underscored the Dravidian model's commitment to equal treatment of all religions, as demonstrated by reforms allowing priests of all castes to serve in temples.

(With inputs from agencies.)