Comparative Analysis of Past Delimitation Exercises & Their Impact on Governance

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                          Comparative Analysis  Delimitation is the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies to ensure fair representation based on population changes . In India, it is conducted by the Delimitation Commission , an independent body established under Article 82 (for Lok Sabha) and Article 170 (for State Assemblies) after every Census . Key Objectives of Delimitation ✔ Equal Representation – Ensures constituencies have uniform voter strength , preventing overrepresentation or underrepresentation.  ✔ Electoral Integrity – Adjusts boundaries to reflect demographic shifts , maintaining fair political representation .  ✔ Reservation Adjustments – Determines SC/ST reserved seats based on population distribution. Historical Timeline of Delimitation in India 📌 1952 – First delimitation based on the  1951 Census .  📌 1963 – Adjustments after state reorga...

🚩Right to Equality (Articles 14 - 18)🚩

🔱The right to equality under the Indian Constitution provides the right to the citizen of India to be treated equally in other words  every individual should be  treated eqally before the law. It prevents discrimination on various grounds, treats everybody as equals in matters of public employment and abolishes untouchability, and titles (such as Sir, Rai Bahadur, etc.)

🚩#The Fundamental Right to Equality is related to :- 
👉1. Equality before Law💡 (Article 14),
👉 2. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of Religion, Race, Caste, Sex, or Place of Birth💡 (Article 15), 
👉3. Equal Opportunity in matters of Public Employment 💡(Article 16), 
👉4. Abolition of Untouchability
💡 (Article 17), 
👉5. Abolition of Titles💡(Article 18).

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