Delimitation is about federalism vs franchise. Post-2014 politics is too broken to offer any answers

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India's delimitation debate pits two democratic principles against each other: equal voting rights for all citizens versus state autonomy in Parliament representation. Pre-2014 coalition governments balanced these concerns through compromise and regional representation. Current political polarization and centralized power make resolution difficult. The proposed bills raise concerns about franchise equity, particularly after voter exclusions in Bihar and West Bengal.

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