In the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed strong opposition to the government's proposal for delimitation, which he compared to the rushed demonetisation of high-denomination notes in November 2016. He argued that this move could politically marginalize southern states like Kerala, which have controlled their populations, while benefiting states in the Hindi belt such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Tharoor criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah's claim of a 50% increase in total parliamentary seats, stating that it lacks legislative certainty and could be easily altered by a parliamentary majority. He also expressed concerns over the potential for an unwieldy legislature if the number of seats is increased without adequate discussion. Tharoor emphasized the urgency of implementing women's reservation independently of the delimitation process, calling for immediate action on the women's reservation bill, which has already received all-party support. He urged for a comprehensive debate on the delimitation issue, arguing that it should not be rushed as it involves significant implications for representation in Parliament.