Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has suggested that the Indian government should advance the women's reservation bill while sending the contentious delimitation process to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for further examination. This proposal has sparked debate about whether it provides the government with an easier political pathway to enact the Delimitation Bill. Tharoor cautioned against hastily implementing delimitation, likening it to the rushed decision of demonetisation in November 2016. He emphasized the need for careful consideration, highlighting the potential consequences for India's federal structure. Tharoor raised concerns regarding the balance of representation between small and large states, the disparities in population control efforts, and the economic divide between states. His remarks resonate particularly with leaders from southern states, who fear that a population-based redistribution of seats could diminish their political influence despite their achievements in development and population management.