Supriya Sule calls delimitation row a ‘storm in a teacup’, denies backing proposal
NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule has dismissed reports of her party supporting a new delimitation proposal as unfounded, labeling the controversy a 'storm in a teacup.' She stated that the party will only finalize its stance after reviewing the draft of the proposed 131st Constitution Amendment Bill.
Why it matters
The potential increase in Lok Sabha seats and the delimitation process are critical political issues that could reshape India's electoral landscape and influence coalition dynamics in Maharashtra.
NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule called the issue of delimitation a “storm in a teacup” and claimed that the reports about the party’s support for delimitation were unfounded.
Addressing a press conference, Ms. Sule said, “We will decide once we see the draft of the new Bill and once there is clarity about the formula of delimitation,”.
Along with a 50% increase in seats for all States, there should be clarity about the process as well, Ms. Sule added.
Meetings of leaders from the ruling NCP and NCP (SP) at ‘Varsha’, the CM’s official residence, late on Tuesday (July 15, 2026) night have fuelled speculation about a change in political equations in Maharashtra.
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