Modi Assures No Loss of Lok Sabha Seats for States with Stabilized Populations
States that stabilised population will not lose Lok Sabha seats: Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that states with stabilized populations will not lose their Lok Sabha seats as the government plans to increase the size of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies by half, reserving a third for women. This decision aims to address concerns of southern states regarding representation ahead of the 2029 elections.
- 01States that stabilize their populations will maintain their Lok Sabha seats.
- 02The Lok Sabha and State Assemblies will be increased by 50%, with one-third reserved for women.
- 03Legislative amendments are planned before the 2029 elections to ensure representation.
- 04Modi urged political unity for the passage of women's rights legislation.
- 05Concerns from southern states about population-based seat redistribution were addressed.
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During an election rally in Central Travancore, Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that states which have stabilized their populations will not lose their Lok Sabha seats. The government plans to amend the Constitution to increase the size of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies by 50%, reserving one-third of the seats for women ahead of the 2029 general elections. Modi emphasized that states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which have successfully controlled their populations, should not fear a reduction in their parliamentary representation. He confirmed that the current delimitation laws would be amended to prevent any loss of seats based on population changes. The Prime Minister also called for bipartisan support to pass the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Empowerment Act), which aims to enhance women's representation in politics. The Parliament's budget session is set to reconvene on April 16, 2026, to discuss these amendments.
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This decision could reassure voters in southern states about their representation in Parliament, potentially influencing local political dynamics and voter turnout in the upcoming elections.
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