Sources said seat allocation will be based on proportional representation. The 2011 Census is being used as the reference point
The latest Delimitation Bill will likely benefit the southern states due to a seat allocation formula, which will be based on proportional representation.
According to top government sources on the Delimitation Bill, the final number of seats will be determined by the Delimitation Commission.
The sources said the bill does not specify an exact seat count or a fixed percentage (such as 50 percent). The figure of 850 represents only the upper limit for the total number of Lok Sabha seats.
They said seat allocation will be based on proportional representation, which will likely benefit the southern states. The 2011 Census is being used as the reference point.
