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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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Topic: Delimitation

How census-based delimitation for Lok Sabha seats could shake up politics & disadvantage south

Last population-based delimitation was done in 1971 & there's a freeze until 1st census after 2026. As debate intensifies, a 2019 paper sheds light on what such an exercise could mean.

‘Bid to please Yogi?’ Oppn tears into proposal to change ‘Muslim’ names of wards in CM’s Gorakhpur

Around 50 wards, including 10 new ones, are to be named after Hindu gods, freedom fighters & other historic personalities. BJP says names kept 'keeping emotions of public' in mind.

India rejects Pak resolution on J&K delimitation exercise, calls it ‘farcical’

In a statement, the foreign ministry said Pakistan had no locus standi to comment on India and should instead get its own house in order.

Awareness of ‘consent’ improving? 82% women able to refuse sex to husbands, finds govt survey

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Delimitation shows India’s democracy continues to struggle in the face of Kashmir challenge

The Delimitation Commission’s mapping of electoral constituencies for the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has reopened the communal wounds of the Dogra century.

Power balance or bid to disenfranchise Valley? J&K delimitation report kicks up furore

Delimitation Commission submitted its report to Modi govt Thursday. Leaders in Kashmir call it attempt to change UT's demographic profile, Jammu leaders it will be equaliser.

With camps for Pandit voters & push for ST status for Paharis, BJP eyes ‘minority pockets’ in J&K

BJP marking upcoming Panchayati Raj Diwas celebration programme in Jammu on 24 April as start of its poll campaign. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Samba for the event.

Is India ready for delimitation of constituencies? Time has come for reorganisation of states

The asymmetry among states with regard to the number of MPs in the Lok Sabha is glaring. But constituencies were frozen in 1976.

Howl of protest over J&K delimitation isn’t a surprise. PDP, NC didn’t mind injustice to Jammu

While both NC and PDP can oppose the new J&K delimitation proposals and retain hold over their constituencies, for the Congress, it is a strange predicament.

Why Kashmir parties claim ‘Hindu bias’ in delimitation proposal, which adds 6 seats in Jammu

According to ThePrint's analysis of the 6 proposed constituencies in Jammu region, 2 are Hindu-dominated, 1 is predominantly Muslim, and 3 have mixed demographic profile.

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Centre appoints Army ex-vice chief Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as military adviser to NSC Secretariat

New Delhi: Former Indian Army Vice Chief Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd) has been appointed the new Military Advisor (MA) to the National...

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.