Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal discloses formula for increasing Lok Sabha seats in the state, read details
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New Delhi, April 16, 2026: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal today disclosed in the Lok Sabha that there will be 50 percent increase in Lok Sabha seats in every state.
Read his statement below:
Speaking in Lok Sabha on the three bills, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal says, "The women’s reservation bill was passed in 2023, providing for implementing its provisions based on census after 2026 and delimitation. There will be an equal, 50 per cent increase in the strength of Lok Sabha members, and this will translate to 815 seats, of which 272 will be reserved for women, which comes to one-third of the strength of the House. There will be no loss to anyone (states), and they will retain their strength."