The Indian government is set to conduct a long-delayed Census in 2024, with completion expected by 2026. Following this, a delimitation exercise may be initiated, which involves redrawing parliamentary constituencies based on updated population data. This has raised alarm among southern states like Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, where leaders fear a reduction in their parliamentary representation due to lower population growth compared to northern states. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has voiced concerns about his state's ageing demographic and has encouraged families to have more children. Similarly, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, at a recent mass wedding event, humorously suggested that families might want to reconsider smaller sizes in light of the impending delimitation. The potential for a political divide between the northern and southern regions of India is a growing concern, with questions about ensuring fair representation for states that have successfully managed population growth.