Reservation of SCs and STs in the Indian Constitution
In ancient times, due to the caste system, society was divided into an upper class and a lower class. The lower class was suppressed by the upper class. Lower-class people were not able to uplift themselves. These backward groups fall under SCs and STs. SCs and STs are those groups of society that fall under the socially and economically backward classes. Indian Constitution makers were concerned about these groups of society after independence.
104 amendment of Indian Constitution: Events and Timeline
The 104th Amendment of the Indian Constitution passed in 2019, abolished the reservation of seats for Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. It concurrently extended the reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) for an additional decade, ensuring continued political representation for these marginalized communities.
The amendment reflects a commitment to maintaining the Constitution’s inclusive principles while adapting to evolving social dynamics. The 104th Amendment of the Indian Constitution was enacted on January 25, 2020. This amendment removed the reservation seats for Anglo-Indian members. This amendment also extended the reservation for SCs and STs for the next ten years.
In this article, We have covered the 104th Amendment of the Indian Constitution in Detail.