Article 330 of CoI : Article 330: Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a member of the Scheduled Castes (SC) community living in the state of Uttar Pradesh. During the general elections, he notices that certain constituencies are marked as reserved for SC candidates. This means that only candidates who belong to the Scheduled Castes can contest elections from these constituencies. This reservation ensures that members of the SC community have representation in the House of the People (Lok Sabha). Ravi decides to support a candidate from his community who he believes will address the issues faced by the SC community in his area.

Example 2:

Meena belongs to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) community and lives in an autonomous district in Assam. She learns that there are specific seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People. This reservation is designed to ensure that the ST community in autonomous districts, like hers, has adequate representation in the Lok Sabha. Meena is encouraged to participate in the electoral process, knowing that her community's interests will be represented at the national level. She actively participates in the campaign of an ST candidate from her district, hoping for better development and policies that cater to her community's needs.