What is delimitation, and why is it important? What challenges are associated with the delimitation exercise in India?

4 Delimitation → 1952, 1962, 1973, 2002 Importance of Delimitation → Uphold the principle of One Vote, One Value → Reflect population of state in seats → Allocation seats to SC/ST ensure statation equality → Geographical admin similarity & continuity

Challenges associated with delimitation: (1) North v/s South delimit → Seat sharing frozen since 1976, south to lose seat of delimit diaspora after 2026 census (2) Gerrymandering → distortion of constituency to favour carbinside (3) Delay cause non-representation of women → 106th 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.

— NEERAJ TRAR · AIR 180