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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 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1952 – First delimitation based on the  1951 Census .  ๐Ÿ“Œ 1963 – Adjustments after state reorga...

Wings to the Women empowerment

๐ŸŒŸContext:- Recently, Uttrakhand became the first north Indian state to pass the Uniform Civil Code {UCC} regardless of religion,governs the personal matters all Indian citizens including marriage,divorce, adoption and inheritance. ✍️Three pillers of this new bill ie., UCC 2024 includes -  1. Liberty - liberty inside the prision of law 2. Privacy - State interference in individual's life's autonomy (A-21)  3. Equality - women's empowerment  Advantages   -  1. Protective shield for womens against any discrimination ocuuring in their relationship. 2. Registration of any live-in  relationship will prove as a tool of equality for both men and women . "Serving as a safeguard" against the misuse of this relationship. 3. Another wing in women's life , Article - 21( a degnified life without any burden of societal pressure). Disadvantages   -  1. With this mandate,the proposed law will become the foremost weapon of state to penalise consensual relati...

ELECTORAL BONDS

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Electoral bonds   are financial instruments used for making donations to political parties.   Here are the key points regarding electoral bonds:     Eligibility for Political Parties : Only political parties that meet the following criteria are eligible to receive electoral bonds: Registered under  Section 29A  of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Secured  at least one percent  of the votes polled in the last general election to the House of the People (Lok Sabha) or the Legislative Assembly (state elections)  1 2 . Nature of Electoral Bonds : An electoral bond is a  bearer instrument , meaning it does not carry the name of the buyer or payee. No ownership information is recorded, and the holder (i.e., the political party) is presumed to be its owner. These bonds are issued in multiples of ₹1,000, ₹10,000, ₹1 lakh, ₹10 lakh, and ₹1 crore. Individuals (Indian citizens) and domestic companies can donate these bonds to political p...