The Congress party has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent proposal to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, calling it a 'Weapon of Mass Distraction' aimed at benefiting larger and more populous states like Uttar Pradesh. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh argued that the proposal would exacerbate existing disparities in representation, particularly disadvantaging smaller states such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Modi's assertion that no state would lose seats under the new proposal has been labeled misleading by the opposition. This debate arises as the government seeks to implement the Women's Reservation Act, which mandates 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, set to take effect after a delimitation exercise. The Congress party has expressed concerns over the rushed nature of the proposal, suggesting it is politically motivated ahead of upcoming elections in states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. They caution that hasty amendments could have 'dangerous consequences' for the political landscape, emphasizing the need for careful deliberation on such sensitive matters.