Correct Answer : 43
The Delimitation Commission tasked with redrawing the assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday(5th May 2022) met to finalise the delimitation order for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Nine seats have been reserved for STs for the first time and all five Parliamentary constituencies will have an equal number of Assembly constituencies, the commission decided.
As per the final Delimitation Order, out of the 90 Assembly constituencies in the region, 43 will be a part of Jammu region and 47 of the Kashmir region keeping in view the provisions of Section 9(1)(a) of the Delimitation Act, 2002 and Section 60(2)(b) of the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019.
After consultation with associate members, representatives of political parties, citizens and civil society groups, nine ACs have been reserved for STs, out of which, 6 are in Jammu region and 3 ACs in the Valley..
Source : Indian Express
