Delimitation panel in J&K: Commission says final report will be based on 2011 census

Updated : Jul 09, 2021 18:48
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Editorji News Desk

The Delimitation Commission which is visiting J&K briefed the media on Friday.

The delimitation panel briefing was conducted by Justice Ranjhana Prakash Desai, Chairperson of the Delimitation Commission along with Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and State Election Commissioner KK Sharma.

The Commission said it would base its final report on the 2011 Census and also take into account the topography, difficult terrain, means of communication and convenience available while delimiting seven additional seats for the 83-member Assembly of the Union Territory (UT).

The Commission  said it will also grant reservation to the Schedule Tribe (ST) and Schedule Caste (SC).

Justice Desai assured that the panel was hopeful of completing the process soon. In addition, she stated that they will be visiting the Union Territory again to interact with many other people.

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