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Lok Sabha seats for all states will increase by 50 per cent: MoS for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal
Updated On: 16 April, 2026 05:51 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Under the proposal, seats in several states are expected to increase significantly. Uttar Pradesh’s strength would go up to 120 seats, Tamil Nadu to 59, West Bengal to 63, Kerala to 30, and Gujarat to 39

Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal. File Pic/PTI
The Centre on Thursday said that the strength of the Lok Sabha will increase by 50 per cent as part of the proposed delimitation exercise linked to the implementation of women’s reservation, reported the IANS.
Minister of State (MoS) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said the total strength of the House would rise to 815 members if the proposed legislation is passed.
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