India, April 13 -- Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday alleged betrayal of South India by the BJP-led Union Government and claimed it attempted to lower representation for Tamil Nadu in Parliament by showing the "women's reservation" as a reason.

He alleged that the Centre was attempting to penalise States, including Tamil Nadu, that successfully implemented population control programmes and contributed to the nation's growth.

Addressing an election rally at Paramakudi near here, Stalin said all the democratic forces in the country are all set to oppose this proposal. He alleged: "By showing women's reservation (proposal to amend the women's reservation law) as a reason, they are trying to reduce the representation of Tamil Nadu in the U...