Considerations and Rotational Policy
For Scheduled Castes, the Delimitation Commission not only prioritizes constituencies with higher SC populations but also ensures their distribution across different regions of the state. This geographic spread aims to reflect the even distribution of the Scheduled Caste population.
Additionally, reserved constituencies may be rotated periodically during delimitation exercises to maintain fairness and equity in representation.
Class 11 School Polity Chapter 2: Reservation in Constituencies
In a democracy, fair representation of all social groups is essential for upholding the principles of equality and justice. However, in the context of India’s diverse social fabric, achieving this representation poses unique challenges.
The reservation of constituencies emerges as a mechanism to address these challenges and ensure the participation of marginalized communities in the electoral process.