Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin proposed freezing the number of Lok Sabha and State Assembly seats for 30 years beyond 2026 to avoid future complications.
The last delimitation was in 2002, and future challenges in 2056 may be more complex due to changing population dynamics.
Southern States fear a reduction in their Lok Sabha seats, as population growth in northern States could lead to unfair seat distribution.
There’s significant variation in the number of voters across constituencies, with some areas having far more voters than others, creating malapportionment.
A potential solution could be delimitation within each state, though it may be unfair to large states with disproportionate population growth.
The Constitution allows apportionment based on practical considerations, not just population, to avoid injustice.
Tamil Nadu does not oppose delimitation but wants the process to be fair and not penalize progressive southern states.
The Union government must build consensus on delimitation rules and adopt an inclusive, transparent approach to address regional concerns.
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