Supreme court of India in its judgement rightly stated that it is only education which gives a human being the power to discriminate between right and wrong, good or bad. Hence educational criteria is valid criteria. The states under article 246(3) can make laws to enable the functioning of self -government. The benefits attached with setting up the criteria are:
- It ensures that candidate with basic education enables to more effectively discharge various duties which befall the elected representatives.
- Better decision making and administrative efficiency
- Will inspire others and motivate others to get education.
- It will help to deal with social evils in the rural areas. Like getting above caste system and untouchability etc.
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