Discuss the 'corrupt practices' for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyse the challenges posed by effective delimitation and population-based delimitation in creating federal tension.

Until 2026, Population delimitation has been set to 1991 census. Change can IMPACT FEDERAL tension. Ramifications: Southern representation would go down DESPITE strong NATIONAL POPULATION falling implementation. North-South divide ex: anti-hindi politics at Dracula Nadia level designated NO INCENTIVE per state to reduce TOTAL FERTILITY RATE. INTENSITY depropriated Federalism. Against ONEAG & ONEAL. Hence delimitation must be based on FACTORS of policy implementation, strong co-ordination and cooperation. Outlined by FINANCE Commission's fiscal federalism depth maintain FISCAL federation depth difference for UNITY in DIVERSITY federation. Since EC in CONSTITUTIONAL body must be strengthened to CATAPULT INDIA from DEMOCRACY & SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIVE Democtacy.