#Constitution

The Stakes in India’s Delimitation Debate Explained

The post-2027 Census delimitation process will likely lead to the redistricting of seats in the Lok Sabha on the basis of population growth, giving rise to an advantage for the high population growth states at the expense of the population stabilizing southern states. The issue revolves around federalism, ‘one person one vote’, population stabilization, reservation for women, and fairness in elections.