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The Delhi Assembly Elections will be held on February 5 in a single phase with 1.55 crore voters exercising their right to franchise. The counting will be held on February 8.
As the Capital gears up for polling, let us understand what reserved constituencies are.
What is a reserved constituency?
A reserved constituency is one where seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). Seats are reserved for weaker segments of society based on the population size in reserved constituencies.
The need of reserved constituencies arise due to people who come from weaker sections of society. These include those from SCs and STs, who might not have the contacts, resources, or education to win an election against a general candidate.
This move is meant to even out the playing field and give these otherwise marginalised individuals a chance to directly contest polls and participate in the politics of the country.