On delimitation and Parliament seats | Explained

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What is delimitation, and how does it work in India? What changes were proposed in the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill? Why was an increase in Lok Sabha seats proposed? What concerns did the Opposition raise against the Bills? What is the way forward?

Updated - April 20, 2026 09:16 am IST

The Bill proposed to increase the maximum number of Lok Sabha seats from 550 to 850

The Bill proposed to increase the maximum number of Lok Sabha seats from 550 to 850 | Photo Credit: PTI

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The Union government had introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to increase the maximum number of Lok Sabha seats from the existing 550 to 850. It had also introduced a Bill to set up the Delimitation Commission in 2026. However, the Constitution Amendment Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha, and thereafter, the Delimitation Bill was withdrawn by the government.

Published - April 20, 2026 08:30 am IST

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