The Lok Sabha, as the lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament, holds immense significance in the country’s democratic framework. Comprising a total of 543 members representing the diverse populace of 28 states and 9 union territories, the Lok Sabha plays a pivotal role in shaping legislative decisions and governance.
The distribution of seats in the Lok Sabha reflects India’s dynamic political situation, with parties such as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Indian National Congress (INC), and several regional parties competing for representation and influence. Understanding the party-based allocation of Lok Sabha seats offers light on the political processes and power structures that govern this important legislative body.
Lok Sabha Seats in India Party Wise
The Lok Sabha, as the lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament, plays a crucial role in the country’s democratic governance. Understanding the distribution of seats among different political parties in the Lok Sabha provides insights into the political landscape of India. Let’s explore the party-wise distribution of Lok Sabha seats across various states and union territories to gain a comprehensive understanding of the representation in this vital legislative body.
Membership by Party
The Lok Sabha reflects a diverse political landscape with multiple parties vying for representation. As of March 2, 2024, the Lok Sabha comprises members from various political parties, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) holding a majority of seats in the government. This party-wise distribution influences legislative decisions, debates, and policy-making processes within the Lok Sabha.
Statewise Representation
The Lok Sabha is currently composed of 543 members representing the people of 28 states and 9 union territories. Each state and union territory has a specific number of seats allocated based on its population and representation requirements. For instance, populous states like Uttar Pradesh have a significant number of seats (80), while smaller regions like Lakshadweep have only one seat. This distribution ensures proportional representation at the national level. Here’s the complete list with utmost details:
- Uttar Pradesh [2000 Onwards] (80 Seats)
- Indian National Congress (INC): 1 seat
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 62 seats
- Others: 17 seats
- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP): 10 seats
- Samajwadi Party (SP): 5 seats
- Apna Dal (Sonelal) (ADS): 2 seats
- Maharashtra (48 Seats)
- Indian National Congress (INC): 1 seat
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 23 seats
- Others: 24 seats
- Shiv Sena (SHS): 18 seats
- Nationalist Congress Party (NCP): 4 seats
- All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM): 1 seat
- West Bengal (42 Seats)
- Indian National Congress (INC): 2 seats
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 18 seats
- Others: 22 seats
- All India Trinamool Congress (AITC): 22 seats
- Bihar [2000 Onwards] (40 Seats)
- Indian National Congress (INC): 1 seat
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 17 seats
- Others: 22 seats
- Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)): 16 seats
- Lok Janshakti Party (LJP): 6 seats
- Tamil Nadu (38 Seats)
- Indian National Congress (INC): 8 seats
- Others: 30 seats
- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK): 23 seats
- Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)): 2 seats
- Communist Party of India (CPI): 2 seats
- Madhya Pradesh [2000 Onwards] (29 Seats)
- Indian National Congress (INC): 1 seat
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 28 seats
- Karnataka (28 Seats)
- Indian National Congress (INC): 1 seat
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 25 seats
- Others: 2 seats
- Independent (IND): 1 seat
- Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)): 1 seat
- Gujarat (26 Seats)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 26 seats
- Rajasthan (25 Seats)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 24 seats
- Others: 1 seat
- Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP): 1 seat
- Andhra Pradesh [2014 Onwards] (25 Seats)
- Others: 25 seats
- Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP): 22 seats
- Telugu Desam Party (TDP): 3 seats
- Others: 25 seats
- Orissa (21 Seats)
- Biju Janata Dal (BJD): 12 seats
- Kerala (20 Seats)
- Indian National Congress (INC): 15 seats
- Others: 5 seats
- Indian Union Muslim League (IML): 2 seats
- Kerala Congress (M) (KCM): 1 seat
- Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP): 1 seat
- Telangana (17 Seats)
- Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS): 9 seats
- All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM): 1 seat
- Assam (14 Seats)
- Indian National Congress (INC): 3 seats
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 9 seats
- Others: 2 seats
- All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF): 1 seat
- Independent (IND): 1 seat
- Jharkhand (14 Seats)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 1 seat
- Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM): 1 seat
- All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU): 1 seat
- Punjab (13 Seats)
- Indian National Congress (INC): 8 seats
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 2 seats
- Others: 3 seats
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD): 2 seats
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): 1 seat
- Chhattisgarh (11 Seats)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 2 seats
- Others: 9 seats
- Haryana (10 Seats)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 10 seats
- Delhi [1977 Onwards] (7 Seats)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 7 seats
- Jammu & Kashmir (6 Seats)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 3 seats
- Others: 3 seats
- Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKN): 3 seats
- Uttarakhand (5 Seats)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 5 seats
- Himachal Pradesh (4 Seats)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 4 seats
- Manipur (2 Seats)
- National People’s Party (NPP): 1 seat
- Others: 1 seat
- Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF): 1 seat
- Goa (2 Seats)
- Indian National Congress (INC): 1 seat
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 1 seat
- Tripura (2 Seats)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 2 seats
- Meghalaya (2 Seats)
- National People’s Party (NPP): 1 seat
- Others: 1 seat
- North East People’s Alliance (NPEP): 1 seat
- Arunachal Pradesh (2 Seats)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 2 seats
- Sikkim (1 Seat)
- Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM): 1 seat
- Lakshadweep (1 Seat)
- Nationalist Congress Party (NCP): 1 seat
- Chandigarh (1 Seat)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 1 seat
- Pondicherry (1 Seat)
- Indian National Congress (INC): 1 seat
- Nagaland (1 Seat)
- Others: 1 seat
- Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP): 1 seat
- Others: 1 seat
- Mizoram (1 Seat)
- Others: 1 seat
- Mizo National Front (MNF): 1 seat
- Others: 1 seat
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands (1 Seat)
- Indian National Congress (INC): 1 seat
- Dadra & Nagar Haveli (1 Seat)
- Others: 1 seat
- Independent (IND): 1 seat
- Others: 1 seat
- Daman & Diu (1 Seat)
- Others: 1 seat
The way Lok Sabha seats are divided in these areas shows how different people vote for different parties. It highlights how regional parties and people who don’t belong to any party are important in some places. Looking at these allocations helps us understand which parties have more power in different parts of the country.
In short, some places have more seats won by big national parties like the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while others have more seats won by smaller parties or people who aren’t part of any party. Knowing how Lok Sabha seats are divided helps us understand how politics works in India.