Concerns over Delimitation Exercise
On 26th February 2025, the Union Home Minister assured that no parliamentary constituencies in southern states will be reduced as a result of the proposed delimitation exercise in response to concerns raised by the South Indian States.
What are the Concerns of Southern States Regarding Delimitation?
- Losing Representation: If delimitation is based solely on population, the Southern states' representation in the Lok Sabha could shrink to just 19%, while the share of Hindi-speaking states may increase to about 60%.
- Political Influence: This reduction in Southern representation would mean a loss of political influence; Hindi-speaking states would gain more power, potentially ....
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