The BJP-led government at the Centre is reportedly planning to undertake the delimitation process after 2026 if it retains power in the 2024 general elections.
The seating capacity of the new Parliament building inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra has given an indication to this effect. The Lok Sabha chamber has space for 888 members against the current strength of 543. Similarly, the new chamber of Rajya Sabha has seating capacity of 384 members against the current strength of 245.
According to a report, the number of Lok Sabha constituencies will go up to 848 after delimitation. It is estimated that the seats of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar together will go up to 222. The seats of southern states will be only 165 while other states will have 461 seats.
