What is delimitation and why it is important in Jammu and Kashmir before polls?

The delimitation commission has been tasked with redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies (based on the latest Census data) ahead of the electoral process in J&K and restoration of its statehood in the days to come.  

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India’s delimitation commission is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir this week during which it will interact with administrative officials, political parties and public representatives as part of the exercise to complete the delimitation process ahead of polls in the UT. The visit of the delimitation commission holds significance since it comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s all-party meeting with leaders from Jammu and Kashmir during which they discussed the issue of re-starting political activity in the Union Territory.