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Lok Sabha

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Amit Shah's Delimitation Plan Boosts Southern States' Seats

Amit Shah reveals southern states will gain Lok Sabha seats amid delimitation, enhancing representation and women's reservation efforts.

2026-04-17
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India's 33% Women’s Reservation Bill: A Game Changer for Lok Sabha

India's Lok Sabha debates a historic bill for 33% women's reservation, aiming to transform political representation and gender equality.

2026-04-17
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India's Delimitation: North-South Divide Heats Up Political Tensions

India's delimitation exercise could boost Lok Sabha seats, favoring the North and igniting Southern opposition over representation and equity.

2026-04-17
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India's Special Parliament Session: Expanding Lok Sabha Seats

India's Parliament session aims to expand Lok Sabha to 850 seats, redrawing electoral boundaries based on the 2021 Census, amid political tensions.

2026-04-17
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Modi Government Proposes 33% Reservation for Women in Lok Sabha

The Indian government introduces bills to reserve 33% of Lok Sabha seats for women, aiming for gender parity in politics.

2026-04-17
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India's Delimitation Plan: Southern States to Keep Lok Sabha Seats

India's new delimitation plan preserves southern Lok Sabha seats, balancing demographics and political power amid upcoming changes.

2026-04-17
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Women’s Reservation Bill Fails in Lok Sabha: A Gender Parity Setback

The Lok Sabha's rejection of the Women’s Reservation Bill halts progress for gender parity in India, reflecting deep political divides.

2026-04-17
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South India to Maintain Lok Sabha Seats Amid Delimitation Changes

The Indian government guarantees southern states won't lose Lok Sabha seats in the upcoming delimitation, increasing total seats by 50%.

2026-04-17
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India's Lok Sabha Seats to Increase by 50% with Women Quota

India plans to increase Lok Sabha seats by 50%, reserving 33% for women, reshaping political representation.

2026-04-17
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India's Lok Sabha Expansion: Key Changes and Political Implications

India's special Parliament session debates a bill to expand Lok Sabha seats, reshaping political power dynamics ahead of the 2031 Census.

2026-04-17