Gerrymandering: Meaning, history, and usage in politics

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While the word was coined in the U.S., it has been frequently used across the globe, including France and the U.K.

Updated - April 17, 2026 02:24 pm IST

The political cartoon by Elkanah Tisdale that gave birth to the term “Gerrymandering.” Photo courtesy Library of Congress

The political cartoon by Elkanah Tisdale that gave birth to the term “Gerrymandering.” Photo courtesy Library of Congress | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

‘Gerrymandering’ is a term often used in politics across the globe. Lawmakers are frequently accused of siding with one political party or side by “gerrymandering” the electoral map.

The term has entered Indian polity with Indian National Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using the delimitation exercise as a tool for “gerrymandering.”

Published - April 17, 2026 02:00 pm IST

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