No changes were proposed to the Delimitation Commission Act, says government
The limit on seats in the Lok Sabha was set at 550 in 1976. In 1971, the population of India was 54 crore, which is now over 140 crore. Therefore, it is important to increase seats to 850 in the Lok Sabha, says the FAQ from the government
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The limit on seats in the Lok Sabha was set at 550 in 1976. In 1971, the population of India was 54 crore, which is now over 140 crore. Therefore, it is important to increase seats to 850 in the Lok Sabha, says the FAQ from the government
Government on Sunday clarified that there was no intention to modify the Delimitation Act. It also emphasised that the representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes would increase after the…
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