

Reapportionment and Delimitation: Key Issues and Possible Pathways
Jan 22, 2025
Miheer Karandikar, a researcher at the Takshashila Institution, brings deep insights into India's reapportionment and delimitation issues. The conversation dives into how upcoming changes could impact the democratic future, focusing on the balance of representation across states. They discuss the historical context and critical factors shaping political representation, especially for southern states. The importance of equitable federal representation and collaborative federalism is highlighted, advocating for an inclusive dialogue to navigate these pressing challenges.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Redrawing Representation: India's Delimitation Dilemma
03:22 • 19min
Reforming Federalism: Rajasabha and Equal Representation
21:58 • 8min
Navigating Delimitation: Inequalities and the Need for Inclusive Dialogue
29:45 • 4min
Exploring Collaborative Federalism and the Future of Reapportionment
33:21 • 2min