India's Centre Proposes Redistribution of Lok Sabha Seats Based on 2011 Census
Centre seeks inter-State redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on 2011 Census
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The Indian government is proposing changes to the representation in Parliament based on the 2011 Census, potentially reducing the seats of states with stable populations. This is part of the Constitution (131st) Amendment Bill and a Delimitation Bill aimed at advancing women's reservation in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
- 01Proposals could reduce representation for states with stable populations.
- 02Changes are part of the Constitution (131st) Amendment Bill and a Delimitation Bill.
- 03The government aims to expedite 33% reservation for women in Parliament.
- 04Parliament's Budget Session is set to reconvene on April 16, 2026.
- 05The proposals are based on the 2011 Census data.
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The Indian government has introduced proposals that could lead to a redistribution of Lok Sabha seats, particularly affecting states that have stabilized their populations over the past decades. If the drafts of the Constitution (131st) Amendment Bill and the Delimitation Bill are passed, these states may see a reduction in their parliamentary representation. The government asserts that these changes are necessary to facilitate the implementation of a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. The Budget Session of Parliament is scheduled to reconvene on April 16, 2026, to discuss these significant amendments, which are based on data from the 2011 Census.
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If passed, these proposals could lead to decreased political representation for certain states, impacting local governance and resource allocation.
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