How delimitation based on 2011 Census will redraw India’s political map

The Indian government is introducing legislation to expand the Lok Sabha’s strength to 850 seats, a move that would significantly increase representation for Hindi-Heartland States while reducing the share of Southern States and the North-East. Lok Sabha ceiling to increase from 543 to 850 seats (815 from States, 35 from Union Territories). Seat allocation to … Read more