Case for consensus: On delimitation
The article highlights the urgent need for consensus and extensive deliberation on the upcoming delimitation exercise, criticizing the government's secretive approach and lack of parliamentary engagement. It emphasizes that past delimitation decisions in 1976 and 2001 were unanimous, advocating for a similar collaborative approach to uphold parliamentary democracy and national unity, especially given the far-reaching impact of revising the country's representative system.
The article highlights the urgent need for consensus and extensive deliberation on the upcoming delimitation exercise, criticizing the government's secretive approach and lack of parliamentary engagement. It emphasizes that past delimitation decisions in 1976 and 2001 were unanimous, advocating for a similar collaborative approach to uphold parliamentary democracy and national unity, especially given the far-reaching impact of revising the country's representative system.
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GS Paper II - Indian Polity & Governance: Parliament and State Legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
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