Representation of southern States will not go down, a misconception is being spread: Shah
The Hindu·15h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured Parliament that southern States' Lok Sabha representation will not decrease with women's reservation implementation. He stated five southern States' seats will increase from 129 to 195, with percentage share rising from 23.76% to 23.87% following house expansion post-delimitation.
Key Entities
Amit ShahUnion Home MinisterLok SabhaSouthern StatesWomen's Reservation LawDelimitationApril 16, 2026