Abstract

One of the most radical aspects of the Indian Constitution adopted in 1950 was its abolition of untouchability. To realize this objective, and to encourage the advancement of the depressed classes, not only were seats reserved for their representatives in Parliament and in the legislative assemblies of the states, but special scholarships were made available to them in public schools, and a proportion of jobs were reserved for them in many government departments and institutions. 1

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