Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has formally opposed the proposed increase of Lok Sabha seats to 850, warning that adopting a pro-rata allocation model could disturb the federal balance in India. In letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other southern state leaders, he emphasized that the proposed changes could diminish the political representation of southern states, which have successfully implemented population control measures and achieved better human development outcomes. Reddy highlighted that while all states might see an increase in absolute seats, the relative political influence of southern states could significantly decline, particularly in comparison to northern states like Uttar Pradesh. He proposed a hybrid model for seat allocation, suggesting that half of the additional seats be based on population and the other half on economic contributions and development indicators. This approach aims to ensure fair representation while recognizing states' progress. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy responded by accusing Reddy of politicizing the issue and questioned the rationale behind linking seat allocation to economic performance. The debate over delimitation has intensified, with southern states increasingly concerned about maintaining their political influence and equity in resource allocation.