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The Story Of Indian Democracy

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The 73rd amendment has been monumental in bringing voice to the people of villages. Discuss

Solution
  1. In 1992, the grassroots democracy or decentralised governance was begun by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.This act gave constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions.
  2. The 73rd Amendment provided a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all states having a population of over 20 lakhs.
  3. It has been made mandatory that election to these bodies be conducted every five years.
  4. The 73rd Amendment provided reservation for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and 33% seats for women.
  5. After the 73rd Amendment, in the elections of 1993-94 80,000 women were brought into the political process in a single election. It was certainly a major step for enfranchising women.

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