Does my state lose seats? No — the floor clause guarantees current counts. Growth is absorbed by expanding to 850.
Will my constituency split? If it holds far more than ~1.6 million electors, likely yes into two; boundaries redraw around the 2027 census.
Who draws the lines? A delimitation commission, whose composition the JPC is contesting — opposition wants nominated members via an all-party mechanism.
When are women's seats reserved? One-third, notified with the new map; the schedule is now statutory. First election on the new grid: 2031.
Why did the south object? Proportional weight — 39 of 850 is less voice than 39 of 543 — explained in our maintenance-not-sabotage editorial.
Can it fail again? Two-thirds is still 54 votes away. The committee is where they are found or lost.
Does the Rajya Sabha change? Under study, in tandem — by the committee's own terms.
When is it final? Report December 19; budget-session vote; census 2027; maps 2028-29.
What should I actually watch? The committee's published evidence summaries — on our politics desk.
