Govt counters oppn, says South will gain LS seats under new formula
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Govt counters oppn, says South will gain LS seats under new formula

Times of India·2h ago·Neutral

What Happened

The government responded to opposition criticism regarding the new Lok Sabha seat allocation formula. Officials stated the 2011 Census will not serve as the basis for seat distribution. The government countered opposition claims, arguing southern states will gain additional Lok Sabha seats under the revised formula. Details of the new allocation methodology were emphasized during the parliamentary discussion.

Key Entities

Government of IndiaOpposition partiesLok SabhaSouthern states2011 Census

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