Republic Day 2026: How was the Constitution amended under Modi’s first term
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Why in news
The Hindu highlighted the eight constitutional amendments enacted during Narendra Modi's first term, including the GST, EWS reservation, and the Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh.
Background
The government enacted eight amendments since 2014. Key milestones include the 99th Amendment (NJAC) being struck down in 2015, the Land Boundary Agreement ratification in 2015, and the implementation of GST in 2017.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact99th Amendment: Established the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)
- FactNJAC Status: Struck down by the Supreme Court in 2015
- FactEWS Reservation: Introduced in 2019 providing a 10% quota for jobs and education
- FactGST: Implemented in 2017 as a uniform indirect tax regime
- FactLand Boundary Agreement: Ratified in 2015 to resolve border disputes with Bangladesh
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of constitutional amendments in balancing federal interests and social justice objectives in contemporary India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial oversight: Supreme Court's role in striking down the 99th Amendment to protect judicial independence
- Fiscal federalism: Impact of GST as a uniform indirect tax regime on state autonomy
- Social equity: Balancing reservation for EWS with existing constitutional mandates for marginalized groups
Keywords: Constitutional Amendment · Judicial Review · Fiscal Federalism · Social Justice · Federalism
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