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The delimitation commission

Are you tired of seeing the same old faces in assembly and parties? Would you go out to vote this time if you had a better choice? Then please seek early implementation of the report of the delimitation commission (www.delimitation-india.com). It aims to create a new political map of India by redrawing the boundaries of parliament and assembly constituencies. According to me, delimitation is the biggest thing to happen to this country after freedom and democracy. I have reasons to say so. Senile politicians who are rusting in their seats will have to look for new constituencies and the voters will have a real choice from among new faces. The commission’s report offers new opportunities to refresh democracy. Everyone thought it would be implemented from 2009. But that is not so. It may happen anytime. The cabinet committee on political affairs approved it on January 3. Some leaders with vested interests have been nurturing their constituencies for decades. For example, the Karnataka ass

The Delimitation Commission of India and its magic

Are you tired of seeing the same old faces in assembly and parties? Would you go out to vote this time if you had a better choice? Then please seek early implementation of the report of the delimitation commission (www.delimitation-india.com). It aims to create a new political map of India by redrawing the boundaries of parliament and assembly constituencies. According to me, delimitation is the biggest thing to happen to this country after freedom and democracy. I have reasons to say so. Senile politicians who are rusting in their seats will have to look for new constituencies and the voters will have a real choice from among new faces. The commission’s report offers new opportunities to refresh democracy. Everyone thought it would be implemented from 2009. But that is not so. It may happen anytime. The cabinet committee on political affairs approved it on January 3. Some leaders with vested interests have been nurturing their constituencies for decades. For example, the Karnataka as