Constitution: As A Living Document

Question

Post 1984, there has been a spate of amendments to the constitution. How?

Answer

Post- 1984, a large number of amendments have been effected through consensus among the political parties. Even when there were coalitian governments, this period saw many amendments. A general consenus on the need for some changes in order to reflect the prevailing political philosophy and aspirations in the society existed among the various parties. Starting with anti-defection amendment (52nd and 91st) a lot of amendment like bringing down the minimum age too voting from 21 to 18 years, the 73rd and 74th amendments, amendment clarifying and expanding the scope of reservations in jobs and admissions (77th, 81st and 82nd) etc. have been effected in the constitution through consensus.

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