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J&K National Conference to meet Delimitation Commission today

An important meeting of the Delimitation Commission is to be held in New Delhi today regarding the delimitation of seats in Jammu and Kashmir. PDP has refused to participate in this meeting.

Dec 20, 2021, 12:44 PM IST

Delimitation acceptable only if done on 2011 Census basis: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah said BJP plans to introduce a bill in support of abrogation of Article 370 in the J&K assembly as the Centre was afraid of hearing on the matter in the apex court. 

Dec 16, 2021, 21:54 PM IST

Delimitation Commission's four-day visit to Jammu & Kashmir begins today

The Delimitation Commission aims to interact with political leaders, civil society groups and other stakeholders to gather first-hand inputs to carve out new constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. PM Narendra Modi had earlier said the delimitation exercise has to happen quickly so that polls can be held to install an elected government in the union territory 

Jul 06, 2021, 07:47 AM IST

What is delimitation and why it is important in Jammu and Kashmir before polls?

The delimitation commission has been tasked with redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies (based on the latest Census data) ahead of the electoral process in J&K and restoration of its statehood in the days to come.  

Jul 01, 2021, 12:28 PM IST

Narendra Modi's all-party meet with J&K leaders: From election to delimitation, what to expect

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting around 14 prominent leaders from Jammu and Kashmir today in the national capital. While sources say no fixed agenda has been set for the meeting, several key issues pertaining to the region's political future is likely to be discussed today

Jun 24, 2021, 11:35 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir assembly election in 2021 after delimitation: EC sources

Sources in the Election Commission told Zee News that the process of delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir will begin after October 31 and will take at least 10 to 15 months for completion.

Aug 29, 2019, 15:47 PM IST

No discussion on delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir, clarifies MHA

On Tuesday, there were reports that Jammu and Kashmir could witness a fresh delimitation of Assembly constituencies.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:46 AM IST

Deshhit: Know the details about what is delimitation commission?

Jammu and Kashmir could witness fresh delimitation of Assembly constituencies. In a bold move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and new Union Home Minister Amit Shah is considering fresh delimitation of constituencies in the state as there is a feeling in the Jammu region that it is being discriminated against as Kashmir valley has more Assembly seats than the former.

Jun 04, 2019, 21:14 PM IST

Decoding Amit Shah's delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir

While the scrapping of Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution of India which provide special status to Jammu and Kashmir may be distant for now, the delimitation of Assembly seats in the restive state is said to be on the agenda of Home Minister Amit Shah.

Jun 04, 2019, 16:20 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah considering delimitation of constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is mulling the appointment of a delimitation commission to study the Assembly constituencies and come up with its recommendations. 

Jun 04, 2019, 15:27 PM IST