The Indian union requires a comprehensive new compact—political, economic, and cultural—grounded in non-domination rather than majoritarian dominance. This comes amid ongoing tensions over fresh delimitation based on the 2011 Census, fears of a North-South divide, and concerns that increasing the Hindi heartland’s share in Parliament could render non-Hindi states politically marginal.
Click to View MoreThe Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which seeks to reserve one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, remains a pivotal legislative milestone in Indias democratic journey. While the Bill was passed with overwhelming support in 2023, its actual implementation is tied to the completion of the next census and the subsequent delimitation exercise.
Click to View MoreThe Union Government has introduced a significant legislative package in a special session of Parliament to fast-track the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Act). The new bills aim to ensure that one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies are reserved for women starting from the 2029 General Elections by decoupling the reservation from the requirement of a fresh Census.
Click to View MoreThe Election Commission of India has ordered a Special Intensive Revision in 23 states and UTs from April 2026 to clean electoral rolls through door to door verification. Backed by the Representation of the People Act 1950 and Articles 324 to 326, it targets ghost voters, migration gaps, and future reforms like a common electoral roll.
Click to View MoreThe post-2026 delimitation of constituencies risks straining India’s federal balance. Population-based reallocation may sharply boost northern states’ representation while reducing that of southern states that controlled population growth. This shift could penalize policy success, distort fiscal federalism, and intensify north–south political tensions.
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