Southern States To Benefit Despite Smaller Population: Sources On Quota Bill
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Southern States To Benefit Despite Smaller Population: Sources On Quota Bill

NDTV·7h ago·Neutral

What Happened

Under the proposed quota bill, southern states will receive a 50 percent increase in Lok Sabha seats despite slower population growth compared to northern states. The allocation is based on 1971 census data. This ensures equitable representation for southern regions in parliament, addressing demographic changes and regional representation concerns in the legislative process.

Key Entities

Southern StatesLok Sabha1971 CensusQuota BillNorthern StatesPopulation Growth

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