Centre Considers 50 Percent Increase in Lok Sabha and Assembly Seats
Government explores proposal to expand Lok Sabha and Assembly seats by 50 percent aiming to improve representation with new delimitation plan likely to be introduced in current Parliament session.
- Lok Sabha seats may increase by 50 percent under new proposal
- Assembly seats expansion planned across states including Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- Lok Sabha and Assembly reform aims better representation
New Delhi: The central government is examining a major proposal that could reshape the country political landscape by increasing the number of Lok Sabha and state Assembly seats by 50 percent. The move is aimed at enhancing representation in line with population growth.
As per the plan under consideration, the strength of the Lok Sabha could rise from 543 to 816 seats. Similarly, Assembly seats across states may increase from 4123 to 6185, marking a significant expansion in legislative bodies.
Sources indicate that the government is preparing to introduce a bill related to this proposal during the ongoing Parliament session. Efforts are underway to build consensus among political parties to ensure smooth passage of the legislation.
The proposal is expected to have a notable impact on states like Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In Telangana, Lok Sabha seats could increase from 17 to 26, while Assembly seats may go up from 119 to 179. In Andhra Pradesh, Lok Sabha representation could rise from 25 to 38, and Assembly seats from 175 to 263.
Senior leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal have held discussions with NDA allies and other political parties. Separate meetings have also been conducted with non Congress opposition leaders to gather support.
The government is likely to engage further with major political parties, including Congress, to secure the required backing for the bill. Since such a reform requires broad consensus, consultations are being prioritized.
If approved, the new system could come into effect from the 2029 general elections. Officials say the primary objective is to ensure that growing populations are adequately represented and that governance becomes more responsive to public needs.
The proposal reflects a long term vision to strengthen democratic representation by aligning legislative strength with demographic realities.
