Question Q.15GS2GS2
Delimitation of seats is essential to ensure fair representation and uphold the principles of 'one vote, one value'. Highlighting the challenges posed by misrepresentation in constituencies analyze the ramifications of population based delimitation in creating federal tension.
Main Body
Delimitation usese to the drawing of boundaries of constituencies, which according to constitution, is to be conducted after every census. 46th AA, 1976- froze delimitation at 1971 census level. 85th AA, 2001 - delimitation froze extended to 2026 census level. Initial reorganization- 2001 census caste to Leh Sabha- 1991 census. Challenges of delimitation: 1) No drawing up of boundaries on principles of 'one vote, one value' across such skewed geographical distribution is a herculean task.
2Population-based census - skewed population distribution, density and geographical area. eg: Rajasthan - largest state but less densely populated. 3) Divergence of income parity level => migration => difficulties in enumeration of census => difficulties in delimitation. 4) Post-population control measures, Northern states have TFR of 2.1, whilst southern states have TFR of less man 2.1 => difficulty in delimitation on the basis of population. Consequences: 1) Federal tension - between Northern & Southern states => latter is worried about reduced representation in Lok Sabha => policy bias towards northern states. 2) Threatens the security and unity of the country => may encourage secessionist tendencies. 3) Underappreciation of population control measures and economic progress achieved by southern states => discontent and disincentives. 4) Creation of North-south political divide, along with economic, cultural and demographic divide.
5Threatens the security and unity of the country => may encourage secessionist tendencies. 6) Underappreciation of population control measures and economic progress achieved by southern states => discontent and disincentives. 7) Creation of North-south political divide, along with economic, cultural and demographic divide. Recommendations: 1) Avoidance of population-based delimitation based delimitation criteria. 2) Balancing out representation at diverse national interests. 3) Accommodating the interests of the southern states in policy making. eg: Bringing up of Tamil issue with Utharan president on request of Tamil Nadu. Therefore, such measures shall prevail the unity of the country.
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Conclusion
Therefore, such measures shall prevail the unity of the country.
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Topper
Ritika
2023
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Elections
Elections
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317
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analytical
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