School of Law hosted an engaging talk by Mr. Sarath Mohan on the theme: “One Person One Vote"
3 September 2025
On September 3rd, Sai University hosted an engaging talk by Mr. Sarath Mohan, Assistant Professor, School of Law, on the theme: “One Person One Vote: Demarcating Democracy Through Delimitation.”
The session connected the technical process of drawing electoral district boundaries with the foundational principles of democracy. Mr. Mohan explored how the act of defining political borders can either strengthen or weaken representation, equality, and fairness.
Key highlights included:
The principle of “One Person One Vote” and its role in a representative democracy.
How delimitation can uphold or violate constitutional values.
The present crisis in India regarding delimitation under Articles 81 and 82 of the Constitution.
Possible solutions and methods to ensure delimitation is conducted in a fair and just manner.
The talk emphasized that the way we draw our electoral boundaries directly shapes the health of our democracy.