Question

Why is there a provision of reservation of seats in the legislature?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The constitution makers were worried that in an open electoral competition, certain weaker sections may not stand a good chance to get elected to the Lok sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

2. They may not have the required resources, education and contacts to contest and win elections against the more influential contestants. So seats are reserved for them in the legislature.

Answer 2

Answer:

They may not have the required resources education and contacts to contest and win elections against the more influential contestants. So seats are reserved for them in the legislature.

Explanation:

1. The constitution makers were worried that in an open electoral competition, certain weaker sections may not stand a good chance to get elected to the Lok sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

2. They may not have the required resources, education and contacts to contest and win elections against the more influential contestants. So seats are reserved for them in the legislature.