Union Min Rajkumar Ranjan proposes inclusive delimitation plan for Manipur; calls for additional unreserved LS seat
Rajkumar Ranjan Singh recommended the establishment of an additional unreserved Lok Sabha constituency in the impending delimitation process for Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies in Manipur.
Presently Manipur has two Lok Sabha seats. Singh put forward several significant suggestions regarding the impending delimitation process for Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies in Manipur.
The Minister stressed the crucial need for the delimitation process to be based on the latest census figures, highlighting the importance of fairness and impartiality without any bias toward particular communities or ethnic groups.
Emphasizing transparency as a cornerstone, he urged for an unbiased approach to ensure an equitable and just conclusion.
Among the proposals, the Minister recommended the establishment of an additional unreserved Lok Sabha constituency. This constituency would encompass the eight unreserved Assembly Constituencies currently part of the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency, which presently stands as an ST reserved constituency.
Anticipating a potential increase in Assembly seats from the existing 60 to 70, he advocated for a balanced distribution or creation of both reserved (SC/ST) and unreserved seats.
Looking ahead to the lifting of the moratorium in 2026 and the subsequent changes, the Minister emphasized the necessity for a comprehensive delimitation exercise based on the latest census data, incorporating biometrics and Aadhar linkage for accuracy and authenticity.
Expressing confidence in these proposed recommendations, the Union Minister highlighted their potential to contribute to a more balanced and fair political representation in Manipur. He emphasized that these suggestions align with the
