Question

Which of the following propositions about the 106th Constitutional Amendment is/are not correct?

1. The 106th Amendment is also known as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam.

2. The amendment ensures 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

3. The 128th Amendment Bill was introduced by Ravi Shankar Prasad.

4. The amendment was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 21 September 2023.

• A. 3 only
• B. 1 and 3 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1 and 4 only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 3 only

106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023

• Official Name: The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act is officially known as the 'The Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023'. It is popularly referred to as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam.

• Reservation for Women: This amendment provides for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, the State Legislative Assemblies, and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

• Implementation Timeline: The reservation will come into effect after the exercise of delimitation is completed by the government. Delimitation is the process of redrawing the boundaries of parliamentary or assembly constituencies.

• Bill Introduction: The bill that led to this amendment was the 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2023. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Minister for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, not Ravi Shankar Prasad.

• Legislative Passage:

  • The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill on August 9, 2023, by a unanimous vote of 214 members present.

  • The Lok Sabha passed the Bill on September 20, 2023, after which it was sent to the President for assent.

• Significance: This amendment is a landmark step towards empowering women in politics and ensuring greater representation in democratic institutions.