Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has indicated that the INDIA bloc will take a collective call on the proposed delimitation bill. The issue matters for UPSC because delimitation affects representation in the Lok Sabha and often becomes a test of federal balance, party coordination, and parliamentary arithmetic.
What was stated
According to the Mumbai datelined report, Sanjay Raut said Opposition parties would discuss the delimitation bill if the Centre considers amendments proposed by them. He is also reported to have said that any decision would be taken together by the INDIA bloc, not by any single party.
Why delimitation matters
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