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

Assam, India – When elections are around, Islam Uddin takes it upon himself to raise awareness about the importance of casting votes. The 55-year-old retired teacher from Katigorah, an electoral constituency in India’s northeastern state of Assam that lies on the border with Bangladesh, goes door-to-door to urge other Muslims to vote.

“It’s about sending our representative to sp...