How has the 124th Constitutional Amendment impacted Indian polity
Assess the impact of the 124th Constitutional Amendment on the Indian polity.
- The Amendment provides 10% reservation to economically weaker sections of the general category in government jobs and educational institutions.
- This has led to an increase in opportunities for the underprivileged and has helped in reducing the inequality in the society.
- It has ensured equitable distribution of resources and enabled meritorious candidates to benefit from reservations.
- The Amendment has also increased the pressure on the government to provide more job opportunities and improve the quality of education in the country.
- Some critics have stated that the Amendment was brought in to divert attention from other important issues and to garner votes; however, its impact on the society cannot be denied.
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