'Up By 50%': Amit Shah Explains Why Southern States Won't Lose Out In 850-Seat Lok Sabha

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Last Updated:April 16, 2026, 20:41 IST

Union home minister Amit Shah said the proposed expansion of the Lok Sabha is designed to maintain, and even slightly enhance, the proportionate power of the south

Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday explained why the expansion of the Lok Sabha will protect regional representation, with special focus on southern states, following a delimitation exercise.

In a short response during a special session in Parliament to discuss the women’s reservation and delimitation bills, Amit Shah tried to quell concerns about delimitation, saying it will not result in a loss of political influence for the southern states.

Amid a flurry of debate surrounding the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Delimitation Bill, 2026, Shah said the proposed expansion of the Lok Sabha is designed to maintain, and even slightly enhance, the proportionate power of the south.

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April 16, 2026, 20:41 IST

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