36th Amendment of the Indian Constitution
1. Which Indian Prime Minister was in power when the 36th Amendment Act, of 1975 was passed?
Former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was in power when the 36th Amendment Act, of 1975 was passed.
2. What was the purpose of the 36th Amendment Act, of 1975?
The purpose of the 36th Amendment Act is to make Sikkim a full-fledged state of India.
3. What were the Objectives of the Agreement of May 8, 1973?
- Strengthen the ties between Sikkim and India and bring the two closer together.
- Promote economic development in Sikkim by providing financial and other forms of assistance from the Indian government.
- The agreement recognized the unique cultural and traditional heritage of Sikkim and aimed to preserve and protect it.
4. When was the 36th Amendment Act passed by the Parliament?
The Act was passed by the Indian Parliament on April 30, 1975, and it came into effect on May 15, 1975.
36th Amendment of the Indian Constitution, 1975
36th Amendment of the Indian Constitution: In 1975, the Chief Minister of Sikkim requested the Indian Parliament to make Sikkim a state of India. After conducting a referendum, where 97.5% of people voted in favor of removing the monarchy, Sikkim officially became the 22nd state of the Indian Union on May 16, 1975. This was done through the 36th Amendment Act 1975 of the Indian Constitution, which added Sikkim’s name to the First Schedule. Since then, Sikkim has celebrated its statehood day on May 16 every year.
Table of Content
- What is the 36th Amendment of the Indian Constitution?
- Historical Background on the 36th Amendment of the Indian Constitution
- Key Provisions of 36th Amendment of the Indian Constitution
- Features of the 36th Amendment of the Indian Constitution
- Significance of 36th Amendment of the Indian Constitution
- Challenges of 36th Amendment of the Indian Constitution