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06Mar 2025

Delimitation in India: Balancing Representation and Political Equity

Syllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution , Elections , Statutory Bodies Focus: With the 2026 deadline for the delimitation freeze approaching, concerns have risen over political power shifts favoring northern states due to their higher population growth. The process raises debates on fair representation, federal balance, socio-economic disparities, and governance performance, making it a crucial electoral and …

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05Mar 2025

Delimitation Debate: Representation, Population, and Federal Challenges

Why in the News? The delimitation exercise, scheduled after 2026, has sparked debates, especially among southern states, fearing a loss of political representation due to population-based seat allocation. Home Minister Amit Shah assured that no state would lose seats, raising further discussions. Key Issues and Concerns: Uneven population growth across states has led to demographic …

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20Feb 2025

Manipur’s Political Crisis And The Way Ahead

Syllabus: GS-3: Inclusive Growth, Government Policies & Interventions, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News? On February 13, 2025, Article 356 was invoked in Manipur, placing the State under President’s Rule. This move transferred administrative and legislative functions to the President of India, suspending the State government but …

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19Feb 2025

CEC Appointed Under New Law Amid Supreme Court Challenge

Syllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies , Transparency & Accountability Focus: For the first time, India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) was appointed under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023. However, the new law has been challenged in the Supreme Court for allegedly undermining the Election …

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17Feb 2025

President’s Rule Imposed in Manipur Amid Political and Ethnic Crisis

Why in the news? On February 13, 2024, the Union Government imposed President’s Rule in Manipur after CM N. Biren Singh resigned. The decision follows ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities and political instability, with no consensus on Singh’s successor. Why was President’s Rule imposed in Manipur? On February 13, 2024, the Union Government …

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14Feb 2025

NSCN (I-M) Urges PM to Honor 2015 Naga Pact

Why in the news? The NSCN (I-M) has urged PM Modi to uphold the 2015 Framework Agreement, rejecting its comparison with the 2017 Agreed Position. The group praised MPs for seeking updates on the Naga peace process and warned against escalating tensions in the region. Framework Agreement vs. Agreed Position: NSCN (I-M) asserts that its …

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14Feb 2025

President’s Rule Imposed in Manipur Amid Political Crisis

Why the news? The President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 15, 2025, following Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s resignation and continued ethnic violence. The State Assembly remains under suspended animation, as BJP failed to finalize an alternative leadership. Imposition of President’s Rule: President Droupadi Murmu imposed President’s Rule in Manipur on February 15, …

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13Feb 2025

Should Convicted Politicians Be Permanently Barred from Elections?

Syllabus: GS-2: Representation of People’s Act , Parliament , Judgements & Cases Focus: The Supreme Court is hearing a petition seeking a lifetime ban on convicted individuals from contesting elections. The petition argues that if convicted persons are ineligible for government jobs, they should also be disqualified from becoming lawmakers. The Central government, however, maintains …

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11Feb 2025

Supreme Court Clarifies Governor’s Duty on Assent

Why in the news? The Supreme Court emphasized that under Article 200 of the Constitution, Governors must communicate reasons for withholding assent to state Bills, while hearing Tamil Nadu’s petitions against Governor R.N. Ravi’s decision to withhold several Bills. Key Observation by the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court emphasized that under Article 200 of the …

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10Feb 2025

Meghalaya Polls Stir Debate on Rat-Hole Mining

Why in the news? Ahead of district council elections, Meghalaya’s Voice of the People Party (VPP) seeks Article 371 provisions to resume banned rat-hole coal mining. Recent coal mining agreements and comparisons to Nagaland’s mining practices have intensified the discussions. Context and Poll-Related Developments: Meghalaya, ahead of the February 21 elections for Khasi Hills and …

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