Kiren Rijiju Addresses Concerns Over Lok Sabha Expansion and Women's Reservation
‘Proportional representation of states won’t change': Kiren Rijiju amid delimitation concerns
Hindustan Times
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Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju assured that the proportional representation of states in India's Lok Sabha will remain unchanged despite proposed bills to increase its strength to 850 and implement women's reservation. He emphasized the urgency of these measures amidst ongoing electoral cycles and the need for timely implementation.
- 01Kiren Rijiju stated that the proportional representation of states will remain the same after the Lok Sabha expansion.
- 02The government plans to increase Lok Sabha seats to 850 and implement women's reservation despite opposition concerns.
- 03Rijiju defended the timing of the bills, stating they are necessary for timely implementation ahead of future elections.
- 04The minister highlighted the disparity in representation, noting that Indian MPs currently represent far more constituents than their counterparts in other democracies.
- 05The government aims to clarify the proportional representation in the upcoming parliamentary session.
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Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed concerns regarding the government's proposed bills to expand the Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats and implement women's reservation. He emphasized that the proportional representation of states will remain unchanged, countering opposition claims that the timing of these bills is politically motivated. Rijiju explained that the current representation is inadequate, with each MP representing 25 to 27 lakh constituents, compared to around 70,000 in the UK. He urged opposition parties to support the bills, framing them as a national commitment rather than a political agenda. The minister reassured that the representation ratios will be maintained based on the 1971 delimitation, despite concerns about the ongoing census and its implications for the delimitation process. Rijiju stated that the government is committed to implementing these changes promptly to avoid delays that could extend until 2029.
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The expansion of the Lok Sabha and the implementation of women's reservation could lead to more equitable representation in government, impacting how citizens engage with their elected representatives.
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