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Tamil Nadu Pushes to Cap Lok Sabha Seats and Secure Gender Quotas

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has formally challenged the prospect of expanding the Lok Sabha, demanding that the lower house remain at 543 seats. Backed by Chief Minister Vijay and supported by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, the resolution seeks to freeze current seat allocations to protect the existing federal balance between states.

Tamil Nadu Pushes to Cap Lok Sabha Seats and Secure Gender Quotas

Chidambaram argues that increasing the size of Parliament would undermine legislative efficiency rather than strengthening democratic representation. By maintaining the status quo, the state aims to prevent a shift in political influence that could arise from reallocating seats based on population, which critics fear would disproportionately penalize states that have successfully managed demographic growth.

Beyond seat caps, the resolution urges the Union Government to implement a 33% reservation for women in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. This push for gender parity is presented as a cornerstone of the state’s social justice agenda, ensuring that political representation evolves through inclusion rather than structural expansion. The proposal sets a clear deadline for federal action, signaling a regional effort to preserve political stability while advancing institutional reforms.

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