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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Urges PM Modi to Freeze Lok Sabha Seats at 543

C. Joseph Vijay demands that the strength of the Lok Sabha remain at 543 in a letter to Prime Minister Modi.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Urges PM Modi to Freeze Lok Sabha Seats at 543
Photo: Narendra Modi · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

C. Joseph Vijay, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding that the number of Lok Sabha seats be maintained at 543. In his letter, he referred to a resolution that was passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly on August 12, which calls for this constitutional amendment.

The resolution not only addresses the freezing of Lok Sabha seats but also comes in light of recent discussions regarding the delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies. Vijay's letter highlights the significance of adhering to this resolution as part of broader electoral reforms.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Urges PM Modi to Freeze Lok Sabha Seats at 543
Photo: ECR Group · Openverse · BY

Additionally, the resolution includes an appeal for the implementation of 33 percent reservation for women in legislative bodies. This aspect of the resolution underscores the Assembly’s commitment to enhancing women's representation in politics.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly's action on this matter has drawn attention from various political circles, as it signifies a structured approach toward reinforcing political representation and ensuring stability in the number of parliamentary seats.