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The Election Commission has initiated preliminary data mapping for the upcoming nationwide delimitation exercise scheduled post-2026. This process is critically linked to the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which mandates one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Southern states have raised concerns regarding potential loss of political representation due to slower population growth compared to northern states, sparking federalism debates.
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