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BJP Leader Says Delimitation Bill Holds Key to PoK's Future Representation

BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud highlighted that the Delimitation Bill includes provisions for allocating parliamentary seats to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, framing it as a step toward India's claim on the region. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha alongside legislation to implement women's reservation ahead of the 2029 elections. However, opposition parties strongly oppose the delimitation process, arguing it will reduce representation for southern states by using 2011 census data. The government aims to delink delimitation from the upcoming census to fast-track these changes.

Key Points: BJP on Delimitation Bill: Path to PoK Representation in Parliament

  • Bill allocates seats for PoK
  • Aims to enable PoK voting rights
  • Part of trio of bills passed
  • Opposition opposes delimitation based on 2011 census
  • Women's reservation bill also advanced
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"We will get back PoK...this is the beauty of this bill...": BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud

BJP's Boora Narsaiah Goud states the Delimitation Bill allocates seats for Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, calling it a step toward reclaiming the region.

"someday, we will get back PoK...That is the beauty of this bill. - Boora Narsaiah Goud"

Hyderabad, April 17

BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud on Friday said that one of the main highlights of the Delimitation Bill is the allocation of seats in the Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. This bill will enable PoK to access their right to vote, and their representatives will be able to attend the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

"The most important part we are missing is the provision in the Delimitation Bill, which is the allocation of the seats in the PoK. It is the dream of every Indian irrespective of caste, creed or religion, to take back the PoK, which legally, constitutionally, and morally belongs to India. And someday, we will get back PoK, and people will have the right to access votes in the last 77 years, and their representatives will be able to attend the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. That is the beauty of this bill," Narsaiah said.

Earlier on Thursday, the Lok Sabha held a marathon 12-hour session to discuss the amendments to the women's reservation bill, which removes the need to implement the bill only after the census is conducted.

As per the final division, there were a total of 251 AYES and 185 NOES out of the total 333 votes. With the 251 AYES majority, all three Bills, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Delimitation Bill, 2026, were introduced in the Lok Sabha.

Lok Sabha today is set to continue discussion today and vote on the passage of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, which provides 33 per cent reservation to women in Parliament and State Assemblies, along with the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 extending it to Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, and the Delimitation Bill, which is set to increase and redraw Lok Sabha constituencies, increasing them up to 850.

The government is planning to implement the women's reservation ahead of the 2029 General Elections by bringing in an amendment to the 2023 Act and a constitutional amendment to delink the delimitation process from the 2027 census.

However, the Opposition MPs have raised concerns over the constitutional amendment to conduct the delimitation and increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha to 850, based on the 2011 census. The opposition alleged that the proposed legislation would shrink the representation of southern states in the House.

Opposition parties have said they are in favour of early implementation of the Women's Reservation Act but are strongly opposed to the Delimitation Bill.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the sentiment about PoK is shared by many, I'm more concerned about the delimitation process. Why use 2011 census data? Southern states will lose out. This needs a fairer approach.
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Rohit P
Good to see women's reservation moving forward without waiting for the census. That's real progress. But mixing it with the delimitation bill is creating unnecessary controversy. Should have been separate.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the PoK reference seems more symbolic for domestic politics right now. The practical focus should be on the 850 seats and ensuring women get their rightful 33% representation smoothly.
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Vikram M
The dream of Akhand Bharat lives on! Every Indian child learns about the full map of India. This provision keeps that aspiration alive in our laws. A step in the right direction.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I think the leader is oversimplifying. Getting PoK back isn't about a bill's provision; it's an extremely complex geopolitical issue. Let's focus on current issues like the southern states' representation concerns which are very real.

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