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Amendment 7 9 10 12 13 14 1956 1960 1961 1961 1963 1962

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Importance Reorganisation of states on linguistic basis and abolition of Class A, B, C and D states and introduction of Union Territories. Adjustments to Indian territory as a result of agreement with Paksitan. Dadra, Nagar and Haveli included in Indian Union as a Union Territory on acquisition from Portugal. Goa, Daman and Diu included in Indian Union as a Union Territory on acquisition from Portugal. The state of Nagaland formed with special protection under Article 371A. Pondicherry incorporated into Indian Union after transfer by France.
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21 26 36 42 44 52 61 71 73 74 86

1967 1971 1975 1977 1978 1985 1989 1992 1993 1993 2002

Sindhi added as language in the 8th schedule. Privy purse paid to former rulers of princely states abolished. Sikim included as an Indian state. Fundamental Duties prescribed, India became Socialist Secular Republic. Right to Property deleted from the list of fundamental rights. Defection to another party after election made illegal. Voting age reduced from 21 to 18. Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali added as languages in the Eighth Schedule. Introduction of Panchayati Raj, addition of Part IX to the Constitution. Introduction of Nagarpalikas and Municipalities.

Free and compulsory education to children between 6 and 14 years. Bodo, Dogri, Santhali and Maithli added to the list of recognised languages. 92 2003 Service Tax introduced. 8,23,45,62, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1989, Extension of reservation of seats for SC/ST and nomination of Anglo-Indian 79 and 95 2000 and 2010 members in Parliament and State Assemblies. 96 2011 Substituted Odia for Oriya in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution The 42nd amendment was the most comprehensive amendment which had 59 clauses and carried out so many changes that it has been described as a Mini Constitution. The 52nd amendment was the only amendment to be unanimously adopted by the Parliament.
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