Published: 7 March 2026Governance
Rajasthan Assembly Scraps 31-Year-Old Two-Child Norm for Local Body Elections
The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly passed amendments to the state's Panchayati Raj and municipal laws removing the two-child eligibility criterion for contesting local body elections. The rule, introduced in 1995 as a population control measure, barred individuals with more than two children from standing in panchayat and municipal elections.
State authorities argued the restriction was discriminatory and ineffective in controlling population. The amendment also removes disqualification based on leprosy status, conforming with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016. The reform broadens democratic participation in Panchayati Raj Institutions and municipal bodies across Rajasthan.
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What amendment did the Rajasthan Assembly pass to remove the two-child norm for local body elections?
The **Rajasthan Legislative Assembly** passed amendments to the state's **Panchayati Raj and municipal laws** removing the **two-child eligibility criterion** for contesting local body elections. The 31-year-old rule, introduced in **1995**, barred individuals with more than two children from standing in panchayat and municipal elections.
When was the two-child rule for local body elections introduced in Rajasthan and why was it removed?
The two-child rule was introduced in Rajasthan in **1995** as a population control measure. It was removed because state authorities found it to be **discriminatory and ineffective** in controlling population. The Rajasthan Assembly amendment also removed disqualification based on **leprosy status**, conforming with the **Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016**.
Why did Rajasthan remove the two-child norm for panchayat and municipal elections?
Rajasthan removed the two-child norm (introduced in **1995**) because it was found to be **discriminatory and ineffective** in controlling population. The reform broadens **democratic participation in Panchayati Raj Institutions and municipal bodies** across Rajasthan. The amendment was passed by the **Rajasthan Legislative Assembly**.
What other disqualification was removed along with the two-child norm in Rajasthan's local body election amendments?
Along with the two-child norm, Rajasthan's amendments also removed **disqualification based on leprosy status**, conforming with the **Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016**. Both changes were part of the same amendment to the state's Panchayati Raj and municipal laws.
How old was the two-child rule for Rajasthan local body elections when it was removed?
The two-child eligibility rule for Rajasthan local body elections was **31 years old** when it was removed — having been introduced in **1995** as a population control measure. The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly amendment applies to both **panchayat and municipal elections** across Rajasthan.
