The Indian government has introduced the Delimitation Bill, 2026 and the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to expand the Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats. This expansion is essential for implementing the 33% reservation for women by the 2029 general elections. While the government claims that no state will lose seats in absolute terms, projections indicate that northern states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar will gain significantly more representation compared to southern states such as Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. For instance, Uttar Pradesh's seats are expected to rise from 80 to 120, while Tamil Nadu could increase from 39 to 59. The proposed changes have sparked debate, with southern states arguing that they are being penalized for their effective population control measures. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asserted that southern states will maintain a stable share of approximately 23.8% of the total seats. The new allocation of seats aims to ensure that 283 seats are reserved for women, which will rotate after each delimitation to ensure geographic distribution over time.