Delimitation Commission proposes major changes in Jammu and Kashmir constituencies

The Delimitation Commission has proposed major changes in the assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, triggering discontent among the people.

Key Points:

• As per the proposal of the Delimitation Commission, Baramulla has got two new constituencies - Kunzer and Tangmarg - while the existing Sangrama constituency has been merged with Tangmarg.
• The commission has proposed a new constituency Trehgam in Kupwara district and added Kralpora tehsil to Karnah constituency. 
• Similarly, Shangus constituency has been divided between Anantnag East and Lernoo constituencies in south Kashmir.
• Chanpora is the new constituency comprising the whole Chanpora tehsil in Srinagar district.
• Hom Shali Bug constituency has also been obliterated from Kulgam district.