Reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
The Constitution of India provides for the reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). Initially introduced for a period of ten years, this provision has been extended through successive constitutional amendments.
Currently, 84 Lok Sabha seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and 47 for Scheduled Tribes, reflecting their proportional representation in the population.
Class 11 School Polity Chapter 2: Reservation in Constituencies
In a democracy, fair representation of all social groups is essential for upholding the principles of equality and justice. However, in the context of India’s diverse social fabric, achieving this representation poses unique challenges.
The reservation of constituencies emerges as a mechanism to address these challenges and ensure the participation of marginalized communities in the electoral process.
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