India, April 16 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday sought to give "practical interpretation" on delimitation even as the Opposition flagged concerns over Northern states benefitting from the exercise, while the Southern states lagging behind due to the mismatch in population growth over the decades.

While speaking in Lok Sabha, Shah sought to clear the air amid opposition attacks over the representation of Southern states and said the seats will be increased in proportion to the existing seats.

Shah was referring to the three bills that have been presented in Lok Sabha, that seeks to increase the seats from the existing 543 to 850 and ensure one-third representation in the Lok Sabha. The proposal has received protest from the ...