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I am Ambika Prasad Jena . The 57th Amendment to the Indian Constitution will be the topic
of discussion in this video.

It is an pivotal milestone in the journey of our Indian Constitution – The 57 th Amendment of

the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (57th Amendment) Act, 1987.

This Amendment of the Indian Constitution was introduced on August 25, 1987 and enacted
on September 15, 1987. Yeh amendment Buta Singh ke presidency mein lagu kya gaya tha.

Prior to this, the Constitution 51st Amendment Act, 1984 reserved seats in the Lok Sabha and
the Legislative Assemblies of Nagaland and Meghalaya for the Scheduled Tribes of the four
North-Eastern states of Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Meghalaya. The
appropriate amendment of Articles 330 and 332 of the Constitution accomplished this. The
intention was to prevent the local tribal population from feeling marginalized and incapable
of competing with the modern world by allowing them to have at least a modest participation
in the decision-making process.

Phir hi yeh paya gaya ki iis amendment ke execution ke liye kuch aur bhi additional karya ki
jarurat hai. In rajyon ke anusuchit janjatiyion matlab schedule tribe ke liye alag rakhi jane
wale seaton ke abasakta hai. IIs ke liye hin yeh 57 th amendment constitution bill mein 25 th
august 1987 ko prastab Rakha gaya.

Chalo ab najar dalte hain 57th Amendment ke Itihaas aur uske importance par--

The 57th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, marking a crucial juncture in our
constitutional history. This amendment reflects the responsiveness of our legal system to the
evolving needs of society, ensuring that our constitutional document remains relevant and
effective.

Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, aur Arunachal Pradesh ke adhiktar abadi Scheduled Tribes
hain. To mark inclusivity and to provide them with the same base as compared to advanced
sections, reservation of seats was put forth as a solution.
The Scheduled Tribes of these areas did not fare well in securing even minimal
representation. They lacked resources and opportunities.
And this Amendment of the Indian constitution is closely related to the 51st Amendment
which was enacted in the year 1984. Yeh dono hin amendment Scheduled Tribes ke logon ke
liye lower House of the Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies mein seat reservation ke
baare mein darsata hain.
51st Amendment did talk about reserving seats for Scheduled Tribes but it did not talk about
the type of reservation or the number of seats that were to be reserved for people of North-
eastern states and also Relevant considerations for the development of the Scheduled Tribes
were made while drafting the bill.

Abb dekhte hain iss ammendment ki jarurat hin kya thi ?

Even if there has been development over the last 70 years, India abhi bhi un mulyon ka palan
karta hai. The goal of the amendment was to maintain the Constitution's inclusiveness while
giving more protection to the Schedule caste and tribes.

The Constitution would provide for reservations in state legislatures and parliaments in the
first three parts of the Amendment. Article 332 makes a provision that is temporary until
seats are re-adjusted based on the census after the year 2000 (changed to 2026 by 84th
Constitutional Amendment Act 2001). Another section would determine the number of seats
reserved for Scheduled Tribes.

Whether prompted by social, economic, or political shifts, the amendment sought to fortify
our constitutional structure and enhance its ability to safeguard the rights and interests of our
citizens. The framers of this amendment aimed to address specific lacunae in our
constitutional provisions and respond to the changing socio-political landscape.

Lets see Important Provisions of 57th Amendment Of Indian Constitution

The provisions of Article 330 and 332 were amended to provide for representation to the
Scheduled Tribes people of the four states that is Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram
and Nagaland.

Article 330 deals with the reservation of seats for Scheduled castes and Scheduled Tribes in
Lok Sabha
Amendment of Article 332 added a temporary provision for reservation of seats for
Scheduled Tribes. In this 57th Amendment act , major alteration was done in this Article by
inserting a new sub-clause (3A).

Article 332 deals with seat reservation for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes in the
Legislative Assemblies of states.
Subclause 3 of this Article deals with proportionality between seats reserved and population
figures.
Subclause 3A was substituted by 57th Amendment of the Indian constitution.

It states that , for the temporary period until re-adjustment on the basis of first census after
2026 is done (Article 170) , seats for Scheduled Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh,
Meghalaya ,Mizoram and Nagaland are to be reserved in the following manner in the State
Assembly :

a) If all the seats are held by people of Scheduled Tribes then all seats except one are to be
reserved

b) In other cases , a proportionality between the number of Members belonging to Scheduled

Tribes and the total number of Seats in the existing assembly has to be maintained.

Socio-Political Effects of the 57th Amendment:

The ripple effects of the 57th Amendment extended beyond legal intricacies, permeating our
socio-political fabric. It has contributed to made provisions for the establishment of the new
state of Goa. Daman and Diu were separated from Goa to form a Union Territory. This
impacts, societal shifts, or advancements brought about by the amendment. Understanding
these effects is crucial to appreciating the broader implications of constitutional amendments
on our daily lives.

Aakhir mein Dekhte hain What are the Changes Introduced by the 57th Amendment:
The 57th Amendment introduced notable changes In other cases, the proportion of seats
reserved for Scheduled Tribes should not be less than the number of Scheduled Tribe
members in the existing Assembly to the total number of seats in the Assembly.

The Act further specifies that the amendment of Article 332 by sub-section (1) will not
disturb the representation in the Legislative Assembly of the states of Arunachal Pradesh or
Meghalaya or Mizoram or Nagaland until the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly of any
of the state that exists at the commencement of this Act.

In this way the Government tried to undertake action for the implementation and realization
of the goals of our Constitution which stands on the principle of inclusivity, equality and
justice.

These changes were carefully crafted to not only rectify deficiencies but also to align our
constitutional principles with the evolving needs and aspirations of the Indian populace.

Lets Sum up :-

The 57th Amendment stands as a testament to the adaptability and resilience of our
constitutional framework. As we reflect on its history, background, and the changes it
introduced, let us appreciate the foresight of those who shaped it. The socio-political effects
underscore the significance of continuous refinement in our constitutional journey, ensuring
that it remains a beacon of justice, equality, and democracy for all. It stands as a
jurisprudential response to the imperative of perpetuating affirmative action and ensuring
sustained political representation for the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs)
and it was an important move for the upliftment of the weaker sections or those sections of
society that were neglected for a very long time. The Act decided the rule of reservation or
the rule for calculating the number of seats that were to be reserved for the Scheduled Tribes.

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