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Amit Shah Addresses Voting Concerns in Lok Sabha Session

In a recent Lok Sabha session, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the issue of voter representation, particularly in the Ghaziabad constituency. He highlighted the challenges faced by MPs in managing large electorates and emphasized the need for periodic delimitation. Akhilesh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party President, challenged the accuracy of the voter statistics presented by Shah, suggesting they were significantly underestimated. This exchange raises important questions about electoral representation and the effectiveness of current political promises. Shah's remarks shed light on the complexities of managing vast constituencies and the constitutional provisions for delimitation, making it a crucial topic for voters and policymakers alike.
By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 17, 2026, 19:47 IST

Home Minister's Remarks on Voter Statistics


During a special session of the Lok Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah responded before the voting on three bills. He referenced the Ghaziabad Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh, noting that it has been represented by our Defence Minister. This area has 2.8 million voters. In response, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav interjected.

The Kannauj MP questioned the basis of the statistics provided by the minister, suggesting that the figures for Ghaziabad were significantly underestimated. He speculated that the current numbers could be double what was stated. Amidst claims from Akhilesh Yadav and Kiren Rijiju, the SP chief raised doubts about the credibility of their promises.

‘Are you speaking from your stance or not?’
After Akhilesh concluded his remarks, the Home Minister remarked that this is an old issue. He emphasized that if delimitation is allowed, new constituencies will emerge, and they are unaware if they are speaking in favor of their stance or against it.

The Home Minister pointed out that many Lok Sabha constituencies are so large that MPs cannot even show their faces to their constituents due to the vast population. He questioned how a single MP could manage 3.9 million voters, which is why our Constitution mandates periodic delimitation. There are 127 constituencies with over 2 million voters, and one constituency has more than 4.8 million voters.