Lok Sabha Seats May Increase By 50%, Affecting State Representation Significantly

TV9 Hindi · politics

The Indian government is reportedly planning to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats by 50%, potentially raising the total from 543 to around 816, with a maximum limit of 850 seats proposed. This move, requiring constitutional amendments, aims to address population disparities, as states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar could see their representation grow significantly. However, the increase may not equalize the population per MP across all states, with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka having fewer people per representative compared to northern states.