Political Science · Governance & Public Policy in India
Which amendment was the first move to constitutionalise the Panchayati Raj institutions in India?
A61st Constitutional Amendment Bill
B64th Constitutional Amendment Bill ✓ Correct
C73rd Constitutional Amendment Bill
D74th Constitutional Amendment Bill
Correct answer: (B) 64th Constitutional Amendment Bill — The 64th Amendment Bill was the first such move, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The 64th Amendment Bill was the first such move, so that is the answer.
★It was introduced by Rajiv Gandhi's government in 1989.
★It sought to give Panchayats constitutional status.
★It was passed by the Lok Sabha but failed in the Rajya Sabha.
★Constitutional status finally came with the 73rd Amendment in 1992.
★But the 64th Bill was the first attempt.
★Thus the answer is the 64th Constitutional Amendment Bill.
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