Kolkata, June 5 -- West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Friday backed reports of the Union Government likely reintroducing the Delimitation Bill and the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, asserting that an increase in Lok Sabha seats is necessary to reflect India's growing population.

Speaking to ANI, Bhattacharya said the current strength of the Lok Sabha is inadequate for a country of over 140 crore people and expressed confidence that the proposed legislation would secure broad political support.

"542 seats in the Lok Sabha are less for the population of 140 crore. So, this should be increased. We will do it anyhow. This bill will be passed unanimously," he asserted.

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