For example, the difference between Uttar Pradesh’s and Kerala’s seats in the Lok Sabha is now 60 and Mr. Modi's proposal will increase it to 90, he said. If critical Constitution amendment Bills are brought for discussion and to vote on those dates, how will these 67 MPs in the Lok Sabha participate and vote, he asked. A Lok Sabha with 816 members will become a large and unwieldy gathering with each member having fewer occasions and lesser time to speak, he argued. “In contrast, southern states see smaller gains. Five southern states together gain barely 63-66 additional seats, while just these seven BJP-dominated states gain about 128-131 seats - nearly double,” he said.

Source: The Hindu April 05, 2026 12:24 UTC