Leaders of the INDIA bloc have announced their opposition to the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which seeks to increase Lok Sabha seats to 850 and implement a 33% reservation for women based on the 2011 Census. They argue that the delimitation formula is politically motivated and detrimental to federalism, particularly affecting southern states.

• 01Opposition parties are united against the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill.
• 02The bill proposes increasing Lok Sabha seats to 850 and implementing 33% women's reservation.
• 03Concerns have been raised about the bill's unilateral approach and its timing during an election campaign.
• 04Opposition leaders assert their support for women's reservation but oppose the delimitation provisions.
• 05The government lacks the necessary votes for the bill's passage in the Lok Sabha.

The opposition to the delimitation provisions could affect the representation of southern states in the Lok Sabha, potentially altering political dynamics and resource allocation.