YSR Congress Party of Andhra Pradesh urges the Modi govt to clarify mechanisms ensuring southern states, which followed population control, do not lose political weight in the forthcoming Lok Sabha delimitation based on population criteria. YSRCP agrees with Home Minister Amit Shah on proportional LS seat increase but seeks details on implementation.
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