The move, linked to implementing 33% reservation for women, ensures that each state's seat share remains unchanged even as the total number rises. Government sources clarified that the 2011 Census will not be a binding factor, addressing concerns from southern states about a possible decline in their representation.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed claims of bias, stating that the proposal benefits all regions equally. He emphasised that southern states would not be disadvantaged despite their success in controlling population growth. A key aspect of the reform is the removal of the 1976 constitutional freeze, which had paused the redistribution of seats based on population changes.

If passed, the amendment could raise the Lok Sabha's strength from 543 to around 850 seats, with a revised cap of 815 members from states and 35 from Union Territories. The expansion is expected to make constituencies smaller and representation more accessible. The government is considering multiple implementation routes, while aiming to balance political representation and address long-standing concerns over population-based seat allocation.