Delimitation Bill Push Sparks Row; ISRO Readies Army's GSAT-7B Satellite | News9

Описание: Delimitation Bill Push Sparks Row; ISRO Readies Army's GSAT-7B Satellite | News9

The central government's efforts to revive its proposed delimitation bill have encountered fresh political friction as key regional parties re-evaluate their positions. Consultations have reached across party lines, including talks with the DMK, Samajwadi Party, YSR Congress, and Biju Janata Dal, amid discussions surrounding a potential special session of Parliament. Passing the constitutional amendment presents a major challenge, requiring a two-thirds majority to expand Lok Sabha seats to 850 in tandem with women's reservation. Panel discussions highlight southern states' concerns over equitable representation, noting that regions with effective population management fear diminished parliamentary influence compared to northern states.

Alongside the domestic political debate, the report covers a major defence technology development. The Indian Space Research Organisation is slated to launch the Indian Army's first dedicated military communication satellite, GSAT-7B, around mid-2028. The five-ton geostationary platform, developed under a 3,000-crore defence contract, will provide critical round-the-clock connectivity across remote borders and challenging terrain. Defence experts emphasise that dedicated space-based assets are vital to replace vulnerable terrestrial networks and safeguard command-and-control operations against modern electronic and kinetic threats.

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