Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has voiced strong opposition to the Indian government's proposed delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, asserting that it discriminates against Punjab. He emphasized that while Punjab, a minority state, may see a minimal increase in its Lok Sabha seats, neighboring Haryana is projected to nearly double its representation. Badal pointed out that this population-based delimitation is a punishment for states like Punjab that have adhered to population control measures, while rewarding states that have not. He described the initiative as a conspiracy to strengthen the political power of four Hindi heartland states—Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan—potentially giving them over 40% of the total Lok Sabha seats. Despite supporting the Women’s Reservation Bill, Badal insisted that the SAD will oppose using it as a cover for what he termed a dangerous delimitation strategy. He announced plans for an all-party initiative in Punjab to combat this perceived threat to the state's federal structure and political representation.