The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019

The 124th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2019 to award 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections was passed by the Parliament in January, 2019. With this, the great reservation debate has once again started. What does India need – more jobs or more quota? Who needs reservation in jobs and education – socially and economically weaker groups or economically weaker persons? What challenges lie ahead in implementing the 10% per cent reservation policy for economically weaker sections.

Passed:

  • Lok Sabha: January 08, 2019
  • Rajya Sabha: January 09, 2019

Article 15: Article 15 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of ....

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