States that stabilised population will not lose Lok Sabha seats: Modi
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Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that states with stabilized populations will not lose Lok Sabha seats despite proposed constitutional amendments to redraw the electoral map.
Background
The government plans to increase the size of both the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies by half before the 2029 general election. A third of these seats are proposed to be reserved for women.
Facts for Prelims
- FactProposed expansion: Increase the size of Lok Sabha and State Assemblies by half.
- FactProposed reservation: One-third of the expanded seats to be reserved for women.
- PostPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced the plan ahead of the 2029 general election.
- FactParliament's budget session reconvenes on April 16th to consider these amendments.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional and federal implications of redrawing the electoral map based on population stabilization versus current delimitation criteria.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Potential imbalance between states with successful population control and those with high growth.
- Constitutional hurdle: Requirement for special majority or ratification by states for delimitation changes.
- Representation parity: Balancing demographic shifts with the principle of equal representation for stabilized regions.
Keywords: Delimitation · Federalism · Constitutional Amendment · Representation · Population Stabilization
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