The government proposed a constitutional amendment to reserve one-third of seats for women
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The government proposed a constitutional amendment to reserve one-third of seats for women, linked to a population-based redrawing of constituencies based on the 2011 census.
Background
The proposal requires a two-thirds majority for passage. It aims to reserve one-third of seats in both Parliament and State Assemblies for women while redrawing constituencies based on 2011 census data.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe proposed reservation for women is for one-third of seats in Parliament and State Assemblies.
- FactThe redrawing of constituencies is based on the 2011 census data.
- ConstitutionThe proposed constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds majority for passage.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional and federal implications of linking women's reservation to population-based delimitation in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Concerns over disproportionate loss of political representation for southern states with lower population growth.
- Constitutional hurdle: Requirement of two-thirds majority for amendments affecting seat distribution and representation.
- Democratic representation: Balancing the need for gender inclusivity with the principle of equal representation for states.
Keywords: Constitutional Amendment · Delimitation · Federalism · Gender Representation · Census Data
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