Sadhan Chandra Gupta in Parliament: A Voice for Diverse Representation in Independent India (1953–1962)

Abstract

Election is the cornerstone of any functional democracy. It facilitates the people to perform the duty of electing their representatives at all stages of administration. The growing need for diverse voices owing to the cultural and economic transmissions are not limited to any segment of the society. This proposed study will provide a concise history of the evolution of diverse representational measures of independent India. The study mainly focuses on the role of a visually-impaired parliamentarian Sadhan Chandra Gupta From West Bengal. Also, the paper will examine his active participation in the parliament proceedings. Finally, it seeks to highlight the need for a political reservation for the persons with disabilities from local bodies to parliament general elections.