Question Q.2GS2GS2
What is delimitation, and why is it important? What challenges are associated with the delimitation exercise in India?
Main Body
Delimitation refers to the exercise of re-drawing of constituency boundary on the lines of population change.
Timeline of Delimitation:
1952 - First
1962 - Second
1972 - Third
2001 - Fourth
Importance of Delimitation:
1Upholding democratic principle of One person- one vote.
2Takes population change into consideration.
3Constitutional requirement of undertaking Delimitation post census.
4Ensure equality of votes.
5Equal Representational power at each legislator.
Post 2002 - Delimitation was paused till the first census after 2026 leading to certain Concerns & challenges:
1Punishment for demographic control by Southern state- may lose relative seats.
2Reward states that failed in controlling Population as per National Population Policy.
3Dilutes representational power of southern states- Gerrymandering.
4Politics of division – North vs South Assee.
To counter above issues:
1Ensure Transparency in Process.
2Add other criteria beyond population.
3Guarantees for minimum seats.
This will effectively counter the challenges.
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Conclusion
This will effectively counter the challenges.
6 words
Diagram
Timeline of Delimitation showing years 1952, 1962, 1972, 2001 with labels First, Second, Third, Fourth
Examiner score
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Topper
GAURAV CHOPRA
AIR 832025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Elections
Delimitation
Writing Stats
161
Total words
6
Paragraphs
formal
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