‘Regional imbalance’ bothers Congress as government plans delimitation to roll out women’s reservation
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Why in news
The Union government proposed using 2011 Census data for delimitation to implement women's reservation by 2029, prompting Congress to demand an all-party meeting over regional imbalance concerns.
Background
The Union government plans to implement the women's reservation law by 2029 using 2011 Census data. Congress argues that a uniform 50% seat increase could widen the representation gap between high and low population states.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Union government proposed using 2011 Census data for delimitation for women's reservation.
- FactThe target year for implementing the women's reservation law under this proposal is 2029.
- FactCongress raised concerns regarding a uniform 50% increase in seats for women's reservation.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional and federal implications of using outdated census data for delimitation in the context of implementing women's reservation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Disproportionate seat allocation favoring high-population states over smaller states
- Representation gap: Risk of marginalizing smaller states' political influence due to uniform seat increases
- Inclusivity dilemma: Balancing women's reservation with quotas for SC, ST, and OBC categories
Keywords: Delimitation · Federalism · Women's Reservation · Census Data · Representation Gap
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