The gathering, with leaders from several states including four Chief Ministers, opposed delimitation based solely on current population figures.
The primary demand was to extend the freeze on the number of parliamentary constituencies based on the 1971 Census for another 25 years, echoing a similar proposal from Tamil Nadu.
The freeze on delimitation was previously implemented through the 42nd Amendment (until 2000) and extended through the 84th Amendment (until 2026).
The JAC stressed that states with successful family planning measures should not face reduced parliamentary representation, highlighting the issue in southern states.
The meeting included leaders from both southern and non-southern states, showing broad national support against penalizing states for effective population control.
K.T. Rama Rao suggested considering a state's fiscal contribution as a factor in the delimitation process, which could address concerns of southern states.
The Union government should start nationwide consultations with various political parties before initiating the Delimitation Commission, emphasizing transparency and avoiding delays.
The meeting urged the Centre to address delays in the process, suggesting political motives might be causing the stalling of the delimitation discussions.
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