104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019

The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, enacted in early 2020, is a highly significant piece of legislation in Indian politics. It deals with political reservations and the representation of minority communities in the country's legislative bodies.

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Why was the Anglo-Indian reservation abolished?

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The government stated that the community is now well-integrated into Indian society and no longer requires special political representation through nomination.

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Key Facts

Enacted in January 2020.

Extended SC/ST legislative reservations by 10 years (until 2030).

Abolished the reserved nominated seats for the Anglo-Indian community.

Amended Article 334 of the Indian Constitution.

1. Extension of SC/ST Reservations

The most crucial aspect of this amendment was that it extended the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) and State Legislative Assemblies.

Originally set to expire after 70 years of the Constitution (in 2020), this amendment extended the quota for another 10 years, up to January 25, 2030.

2. End of Anglo-Indian Nominations

A major historical change brought by the 104th Amendment was the abolition of the nomination of Anglo-Indians to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

Previously, under Article 331, the President could nominate 2 members of the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha if they were underrepresented. The amendment chose not to renew this provision, effectively ending the practice.

Questions and Answers

Why was the Anglo-Indian reservation abolished?+

The government stated that the community is now well-integrated into Indian society and no longer requires special political representation through nomination.

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