Southern States urge Centre to retain Lok Sabha seats based on 1971 Census: D.K. Shivakumar
D.K. Shivakumar and other leaders from Southern Indian states are urging the central government to maintain the current number of Lok Sabha seats based on the 1971 Census. They argue that using more recent census data would unfairly penalize states that have successfully implemented population control measures.
Why it matters
This reflects a significant political debate regarding federal representation, demographic shifts, and the balance of power between Northern and Southern Indian states.
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