Watch: M.K. Stalin | India now stands at a constitutional juncture that calls for recalibration rather than complacency

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin argues that India’s constitutional “centralising bias”—a relic of post-Partition anxiety—is now a “habit” that hinders national progress. Drawing on the legacy of C.N. Annadurai and M. Karunanidhi, he makes a compelling case for “Right-Sizing the Union.” Following the submission of the Justice Kurian Joseph Committee Report (Feb 16, 2026), the Chief Minister outlines a vision where the Union is strong because it is focused, and the States are strong because they are trusted.