India has not redrawn its electoral map for nearly five decades.
Delimitation means reshaping constituencies so every MP represents a similar number of people. It was frozen to protect states that controlled population growth.
But population patterns have changed sharply.
If delimitation happens after 2026, some states could gain many seats, while others gain very little. This could shift political power and strain federal balance.
The real challenge is fairness—equal votes without punishing good governance.
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