Question Q.2GS2GS2
What is delimitation, and why is it important? What challenges are associated with the delimitation exercise in India?
Introduction
Delimitation is exercise of re-drawing constituency based on latest census data
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Main Body
4 Delimitation1952, 1962, 1973, 2002 Importance of DelimitationUphold the principle of One Vote, One ValueReflect population of state in seatsAllocation seats to SC/ST ensure statation equalityGeographical admin similarity & continuity
Challenges associated with delimitation: (1) North v/s South delimitSeat sharing frozen since 1976, south to lose seat of delimit diaspora after 2026 census (2) Gerrymanderingdistortion of constituency to favour carbinside (3) Delay cause non-representation of women106th Const Amend 33% reservation (4) Time taking exercise, non-regular since 1970s Thus need to balance issue of equal representation & population dynamic with greater consultation.
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Conclusion
Thus need to balance issue of equal representation & population dynamic with greater consultation.
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Diagram
Diagram showing Delimitation concept with arrows pointing to: Uphold principle of One Vote One Value, Reflect population of state in seats, Allocation seats to SC/ST ensure statation equality, Geographical admin similarity continuity
Topper
NEERAJ TRAR
AIR 1802025
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Elections
Delimitation
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