Analyzing the Distinctive Features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment and Its Role in Empowering Marginalized Communities in India Abstract The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, enacted in 1992, marked a watershed moment in India’s democratic deepening by institutionalizing Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and providing a constitutional status to local self-government in rural areas. This paper critically … Continue reading “Analyze the distinctive features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. To what extent does this Amendment facilitate the political and socio-economic empowerment of marginalized communities in India?