RLM demands delimitation based on population
Patna:
Rashtriya Lok Morcha
(RLM), led by Rajya Sabha member and former Union minister
Upendra Kushwaha
, on Monday demanded the delimitation of constituencies based on population, amid opposition from southern states to such a move. The demand was among 15 resolutions passed at the party's three-day brainstorming session held at Valmiki Nagar, which concluded on Monday.
A political resolution passed at the session noted that states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh were losing parliamentary seats compared to Tamil Nadu and Kerala because of population factors.
"According to Article 330(2) of the Constitution, the determination of SC and ST seats should be based on the population present in each state, but this determination is still based on the 1971 population," the resolution said. It further proposed that, without reducing the number of seats in southern states, the number of seats in Bihar and other states should be increased.
Speaking at the concluding session, Kushwaha said, "A delimitation exercise based on population would directly benefit the most vulnerable sections of society, as it would increase the number of reserved constituencies for scheduled castes and tribes. This will boost their representation in the House and in the decision-making process."
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Another resolution demanded the abolition of the existing collegium system, describing it as a "blot on the Indian judicial system".
The RLM also called for a caste census to be conducted, saying that several caste groups had been left behind in terms of development. The resolution pointed out that the practice of caste-based census was discontinued after Independence.
A political resolution urged NDA allies to remain alert and avoid internal disputes to prevent the opposition from gaining an advantage in the upcoming assembly polls.
Finally, the RLM demanded the implementation of a domicile policy for appointments in Bihar.
"The states that prevent our youth from securing jobs, yet whose children come here and take away opportunities from our youth – this is something RLM workers will not accept," the resolution warned.
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