Delimitation proposal
The statements by Opposition leaders, about the “draft delimitation proposal” for a reduction of “Muslim-majority Assembly constituencies” in Assam, if accurate, are cause for concern (Inside pages, June 27).
The extent to which ‘geographical gymnastics’ need to be performed to effect such a reduction cannot be hidden from plain sight. It is not clear what kind of impact this type of manoeuvre will have in the elections ahead. But any attempt to reduce the voice of minorities in forums of importance needs to be viewed seriously in these turbulent times.
