A.P. will lose if delimitation is done as per 2011 Census or latest data, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed concerns about the delimitation of constituencies in Andhra Pradesh, stating that it would be detrimental if based on the 2011 Census. He advocated for an increase in seats, particularly for women, and emphasized the importance of the Women’s Reservation Act. Naidu also commented on the ongoing investigation into the murder of former MP Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy, criticizing the ruling party's alleged involvement in violence.
- ▪Chandrababu Naidu believes delimitation based on the 2011 Census would harm Andhra Pradesh.
- ▪He supports increasing the number of constituencies by 50% and allocating seats for women.
- ▪Naidu criticized the YSRCP for its alleged involvement in violence and called for justice in the murder case of Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy.
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Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said in an informal chat with the media on Saturday that delimitation of constituencies would be beneficial to Andhra Pradesh if the existing number was increased by 50% and it would lose if the process was done on the basis of the 2011 Census, or even the latest population data. The increased seats could be allotted to women, he opined.Also, Mr. Naidu noted that there was no need to view the Delimitation Bill and the Women’s Reservation Act of 2023 separately, while maintaining that women should be given 33% quota, which was overdue.The TDP had firmly supported it and the same was evident from the resolution passed in the just-concluded Mahanadu.
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