The Uttar Pradesh legislative Assembly consists of how many nominated Anglo-Indian member/s?

The correct answer is 1.

Key Points

• The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly has the provision to nominate one Anglo-Indian member under Article 333 of the Indian Constitution.
• This provision allowed for the representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the legislative assembly if the community was not adequately represented through elections.
• The Governor of the state nominates this member based on the recommendation of the ruling party or government.
• However, this nomination provision for Anglo-Indians in legislative assemblies and the Lok Sabha was abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019.
• As of now, there is no Anglo-Indian representation in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly due to the removal of this provision.

Additional Information

• Article 333 of the Indian Constitution:
  • It allowed the Governor of a state to nominate one member of the Anglo-Indian community to the Legislative Assembly if the community was not adequately represented.
  • This was a special provision to safeguard the interests of the Anglo-Indian community.
• 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019:
  • The Act abolished the nomination of Anglo-Indians to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
  • It removed the special representation provisions for Anglo-Indians as they were deemed no longer necessary.
• Anglo-Indian Community:
  • This refers to a small minority community in India with mixed Indian and European ancestry.
  • They played a significant role during the British era and early years of independent India.
• Historical Context:
  • Representation of Anglo-Indians in legislatures was initially included in the Constitution to ensure their participation in governance.
  • However, their population and influence have significantly declined, leading to the eventual withdrawal of this special provision.