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Objections
- Proposed delimitation is based on the 1991, rather than 2001 census figures
- While the total number of seats in each state remains frozen, the number of SC/ST seats are subject to change. Fewer general seats.
- Does not address the discrepancy in the number of voters per assembly seat. Average size of electorate in Himachal Pradesh: 50,000. In Madhya Pradesh: 1.75 lakh.
- No provision for rotation of reserved seats
- Clustering of reserved seats in some areas
Delimitation Process
- Delimitation Commission prepares working paper based on census figures
- Paper circulated to non-voting associate members
- Draft paper prepared, dissenting notes (if any) appended, published
- Public hearings held
- Final paper prepared, submitted
- Notification by President of India
