New Delhi, June 4 -- Democrats in New York have begun a process that could significantly reshape the state's congressional districts ahead of the 2028 elections, potentially giving the party several additional seats in the US House of Representatives.

The move is part of a broader national battle over redistricting, as both Democrats and Republicans seek to gain electoral advantages through the drawing of congressional boundaries.

The New York State Senate and State Assembly, both controlled by Democrats, have advanced a proposed constitutional amendment that would change how congressional maps are drawn in the state.

The proposal would reduce the role of New York's independent redistricting commission and give state lawmakers greater ...