States' Lok Sabha seats to increase by 50% after delimitation, Centre assures
The Union government has assured that all States will see a 50% increase in their Lok Sabha seats after delimitation, maintaining their current proportional strength. This clarification comes amidst concerns that the proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and Delimitation Bill, which link women's reservation to delimitation based on the latest census, could lead to a redistribution of seats disadvantaging states with stable populations. While the draft Bills don't explicitly state this proportional increase, Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to clarify it in Parliament. The Opposition INDIA bloc plans to vote against the delimitation provisions, citing concerns about potential reduction in the relative strength of Southern states.
Key Points
- The Centre assures a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats for all states post-delimitation, preserving current proportional strength.
- The proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and Delimitation Bill link women's reservation to delimitation based on the latest census.
- Concerns exist that the Bills might lead to a redistribution of seats, potentially reducing the relative strength of states with stabilized populations.
- The Home Minister is expected to provide clarification on the proportional increase during the parliamentary debate.
- The INDIA bloc opposes the delimitation provisions, though not women's reservation itself.
Exam Facts
- The proposed legislation includes the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitation Bill.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to clarify the government's position.
- The Opposition INDIA bloc, led by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, will vote against delimitation provisions.
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