Amend Constitution to freeze the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543, Vijay tells PM Modi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay makes the demand in a letter to Prime Minister Modi, enclosing a copy of the resolution moved by him and adopted by the Assembly on August 12

The Tamil Nadu resolution seeks to protect the political representation of southern states, arguing that their success in population control should not lead to a reduction in their voice in Parliament.

Tamil Nadu assembly backs 543 Lok Sabha seat freezeTamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday moved a special resolution in the state Assembly urging the Centre to permanently retain the Lok Sabha’s strength at 543 seats.Days after convening a meeting of parties supporting his government, including the Congr