US EditionNo Loss to Southern States in Delimitation Exercise, Representation to Rise: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
Shah said southern states would gain seats after delimitation, with their total rising from 129 to 195 in the expanded Lok Sabha.
- On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah refuted claims in the Lok Sabha that the Delimitation Bill, 2026, would reduce southern representation, asserting the region will see a significant increase in parliamentary seats.
- Shah characterized fears of weakened regional influence as a "manufactured narrative," explaining the government proposes a 50 percent increase in Lok Sabha seats, expanding the House from 543 to 816 members.
- Providing projections, Shah noted specific gains: Karnataka seats will rise from 28 to 42, Kerala from 20 to 30, and Tamil Nadu from 39 to 59, demonstrating absolute and proportional growth.
- Addressing manipulation concerns, Shah clarified the Delimitation Commission Act remains unchanged, noting recommendations require Parliamentary approval and Presidential assent before 2029 elections.
- The Home Minister also confirmed the government will conduct a caste census during the upcoming population enumeration exercise, aiming to provide updated socio-economic data for policy formulation.
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Kanimozhi questioned whether Amit Shah—who claims that the number of constituencies in South Indian states will increase due to delimitation—would actually be able to implement it.
South's LS seats, political weight to rise: Govt
Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured southern states their representation will rise with Lok Sabha expansion to 816 seats. He stated Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala will see increased seats and political weight. Shah also clarified that reservation for Muslim women based on religion is unconstitutional. Bills related to women's reservation and delimitation were introduced.
Amit Shah Explains 850-Seat Lok Sabha Number After Opposition Criticism
Amit Shah said Tamil Nadu will get 20 more seats, Kerala 10, Telangana 9 and Andhra Pradesh 13 seats. Maharashtra, which after Uttar Pradesh, has the second highest number of MPs in the Lok Sabha, will gain 24 more seats.
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