Revanth Reddy wants South representation in Lok Sabha to be increased from 24% to 33%
The Hindu
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy advocates for increased Southern States representation in Lok Sabha to prevent political imbalance.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy demanded that the representation of Southern States in Lok Sabha be increased from the existing 24% to 33% and if that has to be achieved there should be a collective effort from all affected States.
Speaking at the Joint Action Committee against Delimitation in Chennai on Saturday (March 22, 2025), he said Southern States representation is limited to just 130 seats out of the 543 seats. “This is a mere 24% and anything less would reduce South to the role of a passive audience in the political theatre of India,” he said.
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Appreciating the initiative by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, he offered to hold the next meeting of Southern States and Punjab in Hyderabad. “We will discuss how to take the fight forward. I will organise a public meeting of all leaders. Please join us there to continue this fight,” he said.
Mr. Reddy said that the country faces a big challenge with the BJP implementing a policy of ‘demographic penalty’.
“Since 1971, when India decided to adopt family planning as a national priority, South India has done very well, but big States in North India have failed.”
In contrast, South India turned a “Spectacular South” and achieved fastest economic growth, higher GDP and per capita income, jobs creation, best infrastructure development, better governance and best social welfare.
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