Why was reservation required for weaken sections of the Society? 4 points answer
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Explanation:
This winter session of the Indian Parliament approved a new reservation policy, with the passing of the Constitution (124 Amendment) Bill, 2019, to reserve 10% seats for economically weaker sections of the society, in higher educational institutions. The Act amends Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution, by adding a clause which allows states to make a “special provision for the advancement of any economically weaker sections of citizens”.
Explanation:
1. The Constitution makers, however, 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 the state Legislative Assemblies.
2. They may not have the required resources, education and contacts to contest and win elections against others.
3. Those who are influential and resourceful may prevent them from winning elections. If that happens, our Parliament and Assemblies would be deprived of the voice of a significant section of our population.
4. That would make our democracy less representative and less democratic. So, the makers of our Constitution thought of a special system of reserved constituencies for the weaker sections.