2009/4/14 Goanet News Service <[email protected]> http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/politics/special-status-for-goa-bjp-promises_100179535.html
“It is a small state. Large scale migrations from other regions could change the demographic identity of Goa in no time,” he said and promised that if elected to power, the BJP would amend article 371 of the constitution to accord special status to Goa. “We need immediate restrictions on the sale and conversion of land,” Parrikar said. Q 1: What does Art 371 say? Q2: How can the Indian Constitution be amended? Q3: Is this another Pie in the Sky train? Please see Art 368 (infra) jc If one looks at Art 368 (2) of the Indian Constitution, this is how any amendment can be made. An amendment of this Constitution may be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament, and when the Bill is passed in EACH House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting, Q4: So, the BJP will have 2/3rd majority in BOTH houses of Parliament - anytime soon?
