Hyderabad may see more state assembly seats after the next census, scheduled for 2025. This change is due to a process called delimitation, where electoral districts are redrawn to match population changes. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014 makes this potential increase possible, suggesting a rise from the current 119 seats in Telangana.
According to the Act, Telangana could have up to 153 assembly seats following the next delimitation. This process occurs after every census, using updated population numbers to create balanced constituencies. Essentially, delimitation ensures each district has a similar number of voters. The last time this was done was based on the 2011 census. Therefore, the 2025 census will provide new population data that could cause significant changes in constituency boundaries.
The potential increase in assembly seats has a clear connection to the 2025 census data. A rise in the number of seats would mean more representatives in the state’s legislature. This shift could be particularly noticeable in rapidly growing cities like Hyderabad.
Furthermore, the delimitation process aims to create equal representation by making sure each constituency has roughly the same number of voters. This ensures fair representation for all citizens. As a result, these changes will have an impact on both voters and political parties as they adapt to the new electoral map. This redistribution of seats is designed to reflect the latest population figures and maintain democratic balance.