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Delimitation: A false solution driven by centralised power
Before asking what dangers delimitation poses, we must first examine a more fundamental issue: what are the existing problems, and will delimitation actually solve them? The real crisis in Indian governance today is not a shortage of representatives; it is the over-centralisation of power.
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Centre to SC: Blames Unions, claims farmers happy, mum on absence of consultation
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Vigil for dead farmers held outside Indian Visa and Passport application center in Canada
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