Congress Member Attacks Lok Sabha Seat Plan, Urges Rahul Gandhi for PM Post-2029
Praveen Chakravarty, a Congress Rajya Sabha member, criticized the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats based on population during an interview with The Hindu in Chennai. He argued that Tamil Nadu’s share would decrease unfairly and urged maintaining the current 543-seat structure until Rahul Gandhi becomes Prime Minister post-2029. Chakravarty also highlighted youth dissatisfaction with established politics, citing recent election results favoring a new party led by C. Joseph Vijay. He emphasized that young voters seek sincere and corruption-free governance.
12 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution urging the Union government to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543 and implement 33% women's reservation by 2029.
13 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister requested Constitutional amendments to permanently establish a Lok Sabha strength of 543 seats and implement a 33% reservation for women.
16 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Congress Rajya Sabha member Praveen Chakravarty criticized a proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats based on population, arguing for maintaining the current structure until Rahul Gandhi becomes Prime Minister.
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