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Southern Zonal Council Meeting Scheduled Near Mamallapuram

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the meeting of the Southern Zonal Council on August 20 in Tamil Nadu, focusing on key issues such as water sharing and infrastructure.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Southern Zonal Council is set to convene near Mamallapuram on August 20, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah presiding over the meeting. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will act as the vice chair of this council, which is composed of representatives from all southern states and Union Territories.

Discussions at the meeting will address several significant topics, including water sharing and infrastructure development, as reported by The Times of India. This council serves as an important platform for dialogue between the state governments and the central government.

Additionally, according to The Hindu, Naidu plans to raise issues related to bifurcation and infrastructure at the meeting, further emphasizing the diverse range of matters that will be covered.

Congress leader Shivakumar has also requested a resolution from the Southern Zonal Council to maintain the current representation of 543 Lok Sabha seats, as per the provisions of the 1971 census. This highlights the ongoing discussions regarding demographic representation within the council's agenda.

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