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Supriya Sule calls delimitation row a storm in teacup
The Hindu··15 Jul
NCP-SP leader Supriya Sule on July 15 called the delimitation issue a storm in a teacup and denied reports that her party supports the proposal. She said the party will decide once it sees the amendment bill draft and seat-sharing formula. The bill proposes raising Lok Sabha seats to 850 and initiating delimitation in the Monsoon session.
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What It Means For You
- Lok Sabha seat distribution may change if the delimitation bill passes.
- Maharashtra political equations remain fluid amid NCP faction meetings.
- Southern states fear losing representation under current population-based formulas.
What's Happening
- Supriya Sule denied NCP-SP support for delimitation on July 15.
- The 131st Constitution Amendment Bill is planned for the Monsoon session.
- Late-night NCP meetings at Fadnavis's residence fuelled speculation.
Delimitation Debate
- The bill proposes raising Lok Sabha seats to 850.
- Congress alleged BJP is wooing NCP-SP for bill support.
- Sule wants a 50 percent seat increase with a clear formula.
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