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Assam's Redistricting Reduces Muslim Representation Ahead of Elections

4/2/2026

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In Assam, Muslims now dominate around 20 of 126 constituencies after a controversial delimitation, down from about 35.
Analysts, including Yogendra Yadav, poll expert, describe this as communal gerrymandering intended to dilute Muslim influence.
The redrawing merged Hindu areas into Muslim-majority constituencies, reducing Muslim candidates’ chances.
Elections on April 9 heighten concerns about the marginalization of Assam’s 11 million Muslims.

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Story summary

In Assam, Muslims now dominate around 20 of 126 constituencies after a controversial delimitation, down from about 35.
Analysts, including Yogendra Yadav, poll expert, describe this as communal gerrymandering intended to dilute Muslim influence.
The redrawing merged Hindu areas into Muslim-majority constituencies, reducing Muslim candidates’ chances.
Elections on April 9 heighten concerns about the marginalization of Assam’s 11 million Muslims.