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Assam's Gerrymandering Leaves Muslims Underrepresented Before Election Day Arrives
In India's Assam, election activists are working to combat 'gerrymandering' that has disproportionately cut Muslim representation on voting lists before elections, a tactic aimed at reducing their numbers in key constituencies.
In Assam, India, allegations of gerrymandering have surfaced that are cutting Muslim representation before the vote, prompting concerns about election fairness and the potential disenfranchisement of minority groups. Islam Uddin, a retired teacher from Katigorah, is raising awareness about the importance of casting votes in local elections. The issue has sparked debate over the manipulation of electoral boundaries to favor certain communities. Election officials are facing scrutiny for their handling of the gerrymandering allegations.
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