Delimitation In 2026 As Mandated By Constitution, Says Arjun Ram Meghwal

Speaking exclusively at Aaj Tak Rajasthan Panchayat, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal addressed the delimitation process, stating it is linked to constitutional mandates rather than political convenience. Explaining the seat freeze history from 1976 and 2001, he pointed out that the freeze extends until 2026. Meghwal detailed that the government introduced the bill in the Lok Sabha with prior consultation, noting that delimitation and the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam were interconnected. He stated that under the proposed formula, existing seats would increase by 50 percent, with a corresponding number reserved for women, bringing the total cap to 850 seats. Meghwal asserted that the Home Minister clarified in Parliament that no state would suffer losses under this seat distribution.