Will long-delayed census be used for allocation of seats in LS: Congress

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The Congress on Monday asked whether the long-delayed census would be used for allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha and said the success of South Indian states in family planning should not end up reducing their political representation in Parliament.

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the South Indian states should not be be penalised for their success in family planning and suitable formulae should be worked out to ensure that this does not happen.

He said South Indian states were pioneers in family planning.

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Published On: 2024-10-21 @ 11:14:18 (8 hours ago)

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