Delimitation Likely Before 2029 Elections, Amit Shah Signals Revised Seats

December 16, 2025

Contrary to earlier reports suggesting that an increase in Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana may not be feasible before the 2029 elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has indicated otherwise. He has reportedly signalled that elections could be held with a revised number of seats, following the completion of the delimitation exercise.

According to reports from New Delhi, Amit Shah has categorically informed a group of MPs who met him on Monday that the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies will be completed before the next general elections. This effectively means that the upcoming Lok Sabha elections will take place only after the delimitation process is finalised. Sources added that the same delimitation framework will also apply to Assembly elections.

During his interactions with Members of Parliament from various states, Amit Shah is said to have provided clarity on the Centre’s plans. He also assured that the nationwide census would be conducted within the stipulated timeline. The Union Cabinet has already approved the census, which is scheduled to be carried out in two phases.

Meanwhile, official sources indicate that preparatory work for the delimitation process has already begun. There is also a strong possibility that the exercise will factor in reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and the implementation of 33 percent reservation for women.

As per Section 26(1) of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, Telangana’s Assembly strength is set to increase from 119 to 153 seats, while Andhra Pradesh’s Assembly strength will rise from 175 to a maximum of 225 seats. The Centre has maintained that the delimitation exercise must strictly adhere to constitutional provisions, including the 84th Constitutional Amendment, which froze constituency boundaries until the completion of the census conducted after 2026.

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