Delimitation Commission Notifies New J&K Assembly Constituencies
Recently, the Delimitation Commission for Jammu and Kashmir submitted its final report for the delimitation of Assembly and parliamentary constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Delimitation Commission was constituted by the Centre on March 6, 2020 in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Delimitation Act, 2002 (33 of 2002), for the purpose of delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Recommendations
Redrawal of Constituencies
- Delimitation Commission has recommended seven additional constituencies:
- 6 for Jammu
- 1 for Kashmir
- Jammu Division will now have 43 seats compared to 37 earlier.
- Kashmir Valley ....