Revanth Reddy Opposes 50% Seat Expansion Plan

March 25, 2026

A. Revanth Reddy has expressed strong reservations over the Centre’s reported proposal to increase the number of Assembly and Lok Sabha seats by a flat 50% across the country, instead of basing the expansion on population.

Speaking at a media conclave, he cautioned that such a move could weaken the political voice of southern states in national politics. He stressed that the proposal should not be treated as a routine administrative exercise, as it carries significant implications for the federal balance between North and South India.

Revanth Reddy argued that any increase in seats must ensure that the existing gap in parliamentary representation between northern and southern states does not widen further. He pointed out that southern states, which have performed better in areas like population control, education, and governance, could be unfairly disadvantaged if representation is determined purely by population.

He warned that even a population-based increase could reduce the political influence of the South, calling the proposed 50% hike a “final bullet” that could permanently alter the balance of power. According to him, there may come a time when governments at the Centre could be formed without significant support from southern states.

The Chief Minister emphasized that such a scenario would have serious consequences for national politics and the role of southern leaders in the Union government. He urged southern states to unite and prepare for a coordinated political response on the delimitation issue.

Revanth Reddy also called for extensive consultations with all stakeholders before implementing any changes, insisting that a broad national consensus is essential. He indicated that he would take the issue to the public and raise awareness during upcoming election campaigns, describing it as a major democratic concern.

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