Constituent Assembly member B. Pocker Bahadur pleaded for continuing separate electorates, after independence. This decision would have had significant implications for the political representation of different communities in India.

Reasons for Pleading for Separate Electorates
1. Protection of Minority Interests: Pocker Bahadur believed that separate electorates were necessary to protect the interests of minority communities, such as Muslims and Dalits, who had historically faced discrimination and marginalization. He argued that without separate electorates, these communities would be subsumed within the larger Hindu majority and their voices would be silenced.

2. Fear of Hindu Dominance: Pocker Bahadur also feared that without separate electorates, the Hindu majority would dominate the political system and would not adequately represent the interests of minority communities. He believed that separate electorates would ensure that all communities had a fair share of political power and representation.

3. Historical Precedent: Pocker Bahadur pointed to the historical precedent of separate electorates, which had been introduced by the British colonial government to give Muslims and other communities a voice in the political system. He argued that this system had worked well and should be continued after independence.

Impact of Pocker Bahadur's Plea
Ultimately, Pocker Bahadur's plea for separate electorates was not accepted by the Constituent Assembly. Instead, the Assembly adopted a system of reserved seats for minority communities, which ensured that they had a certain number of representatives in the legislature. This compromise system was seen as a way to balance the need for minority representation with the goal of building a unified, secular nation.