Population study experts, academicians favour consensus-based approach instead of postponing delimitation beyond 2026

Population study experts and academicians have suggested a consensus-based approach to arrive at an amicable solution for delimitation in India, instead of maintaining the status quo on the number of Lok Sabha seats for another 30 years beyond 2026 — as resolved at an all-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister M.K. States that have had a Total Fertility Rate of less than two for many years are likely to lose seats.” Mr. Rajan was against maintaining the status quo, and delaying delimitation. Mr. Sakthivel suggested that a methodology be drawn to consider socio-economic indicators, besides population, to incentivise States that have implemented population control measures successfully. Mr. Rajan too suggested formulating a methodology to incentivise States that had implemented population control measures.