Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 106th Constitutional Amendment?

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

ii. It ensures 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

iii. The 106th Amendment was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Thawar Chand Gehlot.

iv. The amendment received Presidential assent on 28 September 2023.

• A. Only i and ii are correct
• B. Only i, ii, and iv are correct
• C. Only ii and iii are correct
• D. Only i and iii are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Only i, ii, and iv are correct

106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023

• Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam: The 106th Amendment Act is popularly known as the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam'.
• Reservation for Women: This landmark amendment mandates a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
• Implementation Timeline: The reservation will come into effect after the completion of the delimitation exercise, which will be based on the census conducted after the commencement of this Act.
• Bill Introduction: The Bill (The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023) was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by the Union Minister for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, not Thawar Chand Gehlot.
• Presidential Assent: The Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament and received the President's assent on September 28, 2023, officially becoming the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act.
• Constitutional Provisions Amended: The amendment introduces new clauses to Article 330A and Article 332A of the Constitution, which deal with the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People and in the Legislative Assemblies of States, respectively, by providing for reservation for women.
• Significance for Governance: This amendment is a significant step towards enhancing women's representation in legislative bodies, promoting gender equality, and ensuring greater participation of women in political decision-making processes.
• Background: Similar bills for women's reservation have been introduced in the past, including in 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2008, but none had been passed until now.