4508: Beyond Averages: Would There Be A Clear Winner Between North And South India In The Delimitation Exercise?

The government and opposition are clashing again—this time over delimitation. With the process set to begin after the 2026 census, southern states, led by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, are pushing back against population-based delimitation. Stalin is calling for a 25-year freeze while demanding a "fair" approach—but what’s fair for the South may not be for the North. Tune in as Ishaan Gera discusses the complexities of this debate with Ajit Phadnis, Associate Professor at IIM Indore, and Paras Jasrai, Senior Analyst at India Ratings & Research.