What is a constituency? Why was the concept of reserved constituencies introduced and how does it benefit?
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Answer:
1) The Constitution makers were concerned that in an open electoral competition, certain weaker sections may not get elected to the Lok Sabha and the state Legislative Assemblies. 2) They may not have the required resources, education and contacts to contest and win elections against others.
(a) To provide a fair chance to the weaker section to get elected to the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies in an open electoral competition. (b) The reservation is due to those who are influential and resourceful may prevent the weaker sections from winning the elections.
Explanation:
A constituency is a voting number of a community or organization and has the power to appoint or elect . A constituency is all of the constituents of a representative . ..... Constituencies of a local government elections are either called wards or electoral divisions .