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‘Gerrymandering’ in India’s Assam cuts Muslim representation before vote

Opposition leaders say the redraw cuts Muslim-majority seats from about 35 to 20 and gives Hindu voters new advantages before the state election.

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Muslims formed the majority in about 35 of the state’s 126 constituencies. Now that is down to about 20 seats.

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‘Gerrymandering’ in India’s Assam cuts Muslim representation before vote

Muslims formed the majority in about 35 of the state’s 126 constituencies. Now that is down to about 20 seats.

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Al Jazeera broke the news in Qatar on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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