On Friday, Rahul Gandhi (Leader of Opposition in India) raised alarms regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha seats, linking it to the women's quota amendment passed in 2023. He emphasized the significance of the number 16, noting that it corresponds with April 16, the date of Modi's speech. Gandhi suggested that this number indicates potential issues for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), particularly concerning its alliances, including the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) from Andhra Pradesh, which has 16 MPs. He warned that the delimitation could lead to a reduction in the southern states' representation in the Lok Sabha, potentially decreasing their share from 24% to 20%. While Modi assured that no state would face injustice through this process, Gandhi and other parties argue that such guarantees lack legal backing. Concerns have been raised that the delimitation could unfairly affect states that have successfully managed their populations, undermining their representation in the national legislature.