India stands on the edge of a massive redrawing of its political map. Even with the recent defeat of the delimitation bill, its spectre will continue to linger, threatening to permanently shift the balance of power in Parliament. In one move, the number of Lok Sabha MPs could jump from 543 to 850 – a change that isn't just about adding seats, but about a fundamental redistribution of power between states, and even between the two Houses of Parliament.
