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What is the Assam delimitation move and why is it facing protests

Aspirants can learn about the Assam delimitation move and the reasons for the protests it is facing.
Assam delimitation move refers to the process of redrawing the boundaries of assembly and parliamentary constituencies in Assam. This is being done as per the provisions of the Delimitation Act, 2002. The objective is to ensure that each constituency has roughly the same number of voters, so that their votes carry equal weight in the election process. However, the Assam delimitation move is facing protests because of the following reasons:
  • Assam has been facing demographic changes due to illegal immigration from neighboring Bangladesh. Many people fear that this move will end up increasing the political representation of illegal immigrants in the state.
  • There are concerns that the delimitation exercise does not account for Assam's unique socio-cultural diversity, and that it could end up reducing the representation of ethnic communities in the state.
  • Opponents of the move claim that it is being carried out in a rushed manner, without adequate consultation with stakeholders.
  • Furthermore, there are allegations that the ruling party in Assam is trying to influence the outcome of the delimitation exercise in its favor, by manipulating the process of revision of electoral rolls.
These factors have led to widespread protests against the Assam delimitation move, with many people calling for it to be put on hold until their concerns are addressed.
Answered 2 years ago
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