Congress demands all-party meet on delimitation, pushes for 2029 women's reservation
27 Aug 2026Updated 19 days ago1 source
The Congress party has urged the Union government to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the upcoming delimitation process. Mallikarjun Kharge stated that the party opposes any decision to increase the Lok Sabha's strength beyond the current 543 seats. Additionally, the party has reiterated its demand to implement women's reservation in the 2029 elections.
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What happened
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has requested the Union government to call an all-party meeting to discuss the delimitation issue. The party has also made it clear that it opposes any move to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats past 543 and renewed its demand for women's reservation in 2029.
Why it matters
Delimitation is a critical concern for southern states like Tamil Nadu, as changes to parliamentary seat distribution based on population metrics could disproportionately reduce their political representation in New Delhi.
What we know
- Congress is seeking an all-party meeting on delimitation.
- The party opposes changing the strength of the Lok Sabha beyond 543 seats.
- Congress wants women's reservation implemented in the 2029 elections.
What we don't know
- Whether the Union government will agree to convene the requested all-party meeting.
- The exact timeline for the government's official plan on delimitation.
What's next
The political response from the ruling NDA government regarding the demand for an all-party meet.
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