Delimitation of seats is essential to ensure fair representation and uphold the principles of one vote one value. Examining the challenges posed by misrepresentation in constituencies analyze the ramifications of population-based delimitation in creating federal tension.

Recently, an exercise on delimitation of seats has been taken in Jammu and Kashmir. Delimitation of seats - essential to ensure fair representation and 'one vote one value'. Adjusting the number of seats in each constituency with its population. Adjusting number of seats of each state with its population. Challenges posed by misrepresentation of constituencies: Unfair representation to certain constituencies. Against constitutional value of equal representation and democracy. Underrepresentation of area creates federal tensions. Reverting to violent protest to channelize demands.

Rectification of population based delimitations in federal tensions: Underrepresentation of southern states in Parliament, as their TFR is increasing. No proper means of changing grievances of many ideas. Opposition to NEP - 3 language formula. Under-representation of area like northeastern states. However, population based delimitation ensures that parliament and state legislature reflect the actual population of state legislature and provide a proper channel to their aspirations. For southern states, population estimate of 2001 census is still being used and constituencies has been pressed.