Delimitation concerns, athlete sponsorships, and Bihar's first BJP CM

This episode of 'Three Things' covers three major developments in Indian politics and sports. First, it examines the government's introduction of three bills to initiate delimitation based on the 2011 census, which could expand the Lok Sabha from 543 to around 850 seats and implement one-third women's reservation. Southern states, particularly Tamil Nadu and Telangana, are deeply concerned that this move will disproportionately increase the political power of northern states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar due to higher population growth, challenging the constitutional principle of 'one person, one vote, one value.' The debate is expected to be contentious, especially as the NDA lacks a two-thirds majority needed for constitutional amendments, and critics question the lack of consultation and legal feasibility of bypassing Article 81. Second, the episode discusses the Athletics Federation of India's (AFI) controversial circular requiring athletes to seek approval for sponsorship deals, sparking backlash over perceived overreach, lack of legal authority, and potential violation of constitutional rights under Article 19 and the Indian Contract Act. Finally, it highlights the political transition in Bihar, where Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister, paving the way for BJP's Samrat Chaudhary to become the state’s first BJP CM in decades, marking a significant shift in Bihar’s political landscape after years of coalition rule. Chaudhary’s rise, though meteoric, is shadowed by past controversies including the 1995 Tarapur case and allegations of age falsification, though he denies any formal charges.