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answered 31 Mar 2026

Explain the reason for requiring special majority for amending the Constitution. 8. Special majority is required in the different manner:

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  • Half of the total strength of the house, who are in favour of the amendment
  • Two-third of those supporters who participate in
  • Both the houses of parliament must pass the bill separately also. The above mentioned majorities are required because:
  • To take some opposition parties into confidence due to
  • On the issues of distribution of powers, some articles are needed to be consulted with the states.
  • Through wide consensus and limited participation of states, constitution can be
  • To maintain partial flexibility and rigidity, consent of half of the states and simple majority of state legislature is sufficient.

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