Centre moots inter-State redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on 2011 Census

The Centre is proposing constitutional amendments that would change the distribution of Lok Sabha seats based on the 2011 census, potentially reducing the representation of some states. The Congress and other opposition parties are criticizing these proposals as a backdoor attempt to redistribute seats for political gain ahead of the 2029 elections. The proposed changes would increase the size of the Lok Sabha from 550 to a maximum of 850 seats, with an additional redistribution based on population shifts since 1971. The Centre argues that these changes are necessary to implement the 33% reservation for women in Parliament.