"Muslims formed the majority in about 35 of the state's 126 constituencies. Now that is down to about 20 seats. Assam votes on April 9."
"Following a 2023 order from the Election Commission of India to redraw the boundaries of parliamentary and state legislature constituencies in Assam, the electoral math of Katigorah has dramatically changed."
"Before delimitation, Katigorah had about 1,74,000 voters. But about 40,000 Hindu voters from the neighbouring legislative constituencies have now been merged with Katigorah, making it a predominantly Hindu majority constituency."
"The chances of electing a Muslim candidate from here have suffered significantly, as major parties have changed their candidate selection strategies in response to the new demographic landscape."
Muslims previously held a majority in 35 of Assam's 126 constituencies, but this has now dropped to about 20. As elections approach, Islam Uddin, a retired teacher, actively encourages Muslim voters to participate. However, recent changes to constituency boundaries have shifted the demographic balance, particularly in Katigorah, which has transitioned to a Hindu majority. This shift diminishes the likelihood of electing Muslim candidates, as major parties are now more inclined to select Hindu representatives, significantly affecting Muslim political representation.
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