The Congress party has expressed worries about a proposed Bill aiming to expand the Lok Sabha, citing potential disparities between northern and southern states. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the plan, alleging a 50% increase in Lok Sabha size and proportional seat allocation rise for each state. Ramesh argued that the proposed uniform seat increase may not ensure equitable representation, particularly impacting southern states.
Highlighting concerns over regional imbalances, Ramesh emphasized that any widening gap in state representation could disadvantage southern states significantly. He pointed out examples like Uttar Pradesh potentially increasing to 120 seats while Tamil Nadu may only reach 59 under the new proposal. Ramesh further warned that smaller states in the South, Northeast, and West could face political disadvantages if the Bill is implemented.
Expressing reservations similar to Ramesh, A. Revanth Reddy had earlier criticized the proposal, labeling it a “hidden conspiracy” against southern India. The concerns raised by these leaders suggest a growing apprehension regarding the potential impact of the proposed changes on state representation in the Lok Sabha.
