Wed Mar 26 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Lok Sabha Delimitation Could Shift Power to BJP, Analysis Shows
**New Delhi, March 26, 2025** – An analysis suggests that redrawing Lok Sabha constituencies based on the 2011 Census could significantly benefit the BJP, potentially shifting power away from regional parties and southern states. The study, which considered both the 2019 and 2024 election results, indicates that the BJP would have gained 14 additional seats in 2019 and six in 2024 if inter-state delimitation had been implemented.
The proposed changes would see a decrease in parliamentary seats for several southern states, including Tamil Nadu (39 to 32), Kerala (20 to 15), and Karnataka (28 to 27). Conversely, northern states like Uttar Pradesh (80 to 88), Bihar (40 to 46), Rajasthan (25 to 30), and Madhya Pradesh (29 to 32) would experience an increase.
The analysis shows that the BJP’s potential gains would primarily come from its strongholds in the Hindi heartland, further solidifying its dominance. Conversely, the opposition would need to significantly bolster its performance in these key states to counteract the effects of delimitation.
The study highlights the potential for a geographical divide in political power, raising concerns about national unity. A more even distribution of parliamentary representation across states and social groups is seen as crucial for strengthening national integration. The BJP’s strategic approach to delimitation remains to be seen, with the party facing a decision between adhering to the constitutional timeline and potentially appeasing concerns from southern states.
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