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The potential commencement of the Census next year could lead to the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, a contentious issue, particularly for southern states concerned about representation. This brings to light India's historical experience with multi-member constituencies aimed at enhancing representation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
Q. Evaluate the implications of the historical experiment with multi-member constituencies in India. How do past experiences inform current debates on delimitation and representation in the context of the upcoming Census?
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