Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will chair a high-level consultation meeting with members of Parliament from the state on August 8 to discuss the Centre's proposed constituency delimitation exercise and its potential impact on the state. Speaking during the assembly proceedings, Arjuna described delimitation as a "grave challenge" on par with inter-state river water disputes. Addressing DMK leader Udhayanidhi, the minister asked whether his party's MPs would attend the meeting. Responding to the query, Udhayanidhi emphasised his party's long-standing opposition to the proposed delimitation framework. Regarding attendance at the Chief Minister's convened meeting, Udhayanidhi stated that his party leader M K Stalin would consult internally before taking a final decision.