Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged the Southern Zonal Council to retain the 1971 Census for delimitation. He also requested keeping the Lok Sabha strength at 543 for the next twenty-five years. Women's reservation should be accommodated within the existing Lok Sabha strength without delay.

Shivakumar seeks Southern Zonal Council resolution to retain 543 Lok Sabha seats, honour 1971 census | India News

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged the Southern Zonal Council to adopt a resolution. He called for the 1971 census to be the basis for delimitation and Lok Sabha seat…