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Constitutional Fault Lines in the FCRA Bill Explained
The FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 empowers the government to seize and dispose of the properties of NGOs once their registration is cancelled, and thus there are constitutional issues with executive excesses, proportionality, and institutional independence. The need for balance between national security and individual rights is vital. Way forward: clear guidelines, safeguards, timely action, and judicial supervision.
The Stakes in India’s Delimitation Debate Explained
The post-2027 Census delimitation process will likely lead to the redistricting of seats in the Lok Sabha on the basis of population growth, giving rise to an advantage for the high population growth states at the expense of the population stabilizing southern states. The issue revolves around federalism, ‘one person one vote’, population stabilization, reservation for women, and fairness in elections.
Ladakh to Lead Independent India’s First Caste Enumeration
The Census 2027 will have the enumeration of castes in India, with Ladakh taking the lead in Population Enumeration since August 17. There will be an open-ended column for caste enumeration that will allow self-declaration. This process can help in formulating more effective policies regarding reservation and welfare, although many problems may arise.