Revanth Reddy’s ‘hybrid delimitation’ remarks trigger political row
HYDERABAD: Remarks attributed to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on a proposed “hybrid delimitation” model have sparked a political controversy, with opponents alleging that the idea links democratic representation to economic output rather than population.
Critics said the proposal, described as mapping parliamentary seats to Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), undermines the principle of population-based representation. They argued that such an approach would be “unconstitutional” and contrary to the spirit of India’s democratic framework.
Critics allege shift from people-centric to capital-centric model
Opposition leaders questioned whether the proposal had the backing of the Congress Working Committee, the highest decision-making body of the Congress. They asked the chief minister to seek formal approval from the party before advocating the idea publicly.
They further alleged that the remarks amounted to “sensationalism” and could dilute the constitutional principle that representation should be based on population rather than economic indicators.
No official clarification yet from Congress leadership
There has been no official statement from the Congress leadership or the state government clarifying the details of the proposed model or its policy status.
Political observers noted that delimitation in India is governed by constitutional provisions and is traditionally based on population data, with periodic adjustments carried out by a Delimitation Commission.
The controversy is expected to intensify as opposition parties seek clarity on whether the remarks reflect an official policy position or an individual opinion.
