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Amid delimitation duel, Rajnath Singh slams narrative of 'north-south divide'

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Defence minister Rajnath Singh refuted claims of historical northern dominance over the south, calling them misleading. He highlighted the significant contributions of Karnataka and other southern states to India's cultural and religious heritage amidst debates over the BJP-led Centre's Lok Sabha seat delimitation.
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