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Delimitation

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BJP Faces Historic Legislative Defeat Over Delimitation Bill

The BJP's first significant legislative defeat signals challenges ahead as it faces opposition unity and electoral implications.

2026-04-18
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India's Parliament Session: Women’s Reservation and Delimitation

India's special Parliament session aims to advance women's reservation and address delimitation, marking a pivotal moment for gender equity in governance.

2026-04-17
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Amit Shah's Delimitation Plan Boosts Southern States' Seats

Amit Shah reveals southern states will gain Lok Sabha seats amid delimitation, enhancing representation and women's reservation efforts.

2026-04-17
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Congress Accuses Modi Government of Manipulating Delimitation

Congress criticizes the Modi government for using delimitation as a tool to consolidate power in Jammu and Kashmir, urging separation from women's reservation.

2026-04-17
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India's Women's Reservation Bill: Political Maneuvering Exposed

India's Parliament passes women's reservation and delimitation bills, sparking opposition fears of political manipulation ahead of elections.

2026-04-17
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India's Lok Sabha Seats to Increase by 50% with Women Quota

India plans to increase Lok Sabha seats by 50%, reserving 33% for women, reshaping political representation.

2026-04-17
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Priyanka Gandhi Critiques Delimitation as Threat to Democracy

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemns the government's delimitation move as a threat to democracy, fearing it may consolidate political power.

2026-04-17
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Women’s Reservation in India: A Call for Standalone Policy

The Hindu's editorial urges India to decouple women's reservation from census and delimitation, advocating for a permanent policy to enhance gender representation.

2026-04-17
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India's Delimitation Plan: Southern States to Keep Lok Sabha Seats

India's new delimitation plan preserves southern Lok Sabha seats, balancing demographics and political power amid upcoming changes.

2026-04-17
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Modi and Shah Assure South India: No Cuts to Parliamentary Seats

Modi and Shah promise southern states will retain parliamentary seats amid delimitation debates, ensuring proportional representation.

2026-04-17