discuss the procedure for amending the constitution of India
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An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in either House of Parliament. The Bill must then be 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.
1. By Simple Majority:
Certain provisions of the Constitution can easily be changed by passing the Amendment Bill by simple majority,which means the bill should be approved by a majority of the members present and voting in both the Houses of the Parliament..
2. By Special Majority:
The Amendment Bill shall have to be approved by both the Houses of the Parliament by (1) absolute majority of total membership and (2) two-third majority of members present and voting. Most of the provisions of our Constitution are amended by this method.
3. Special Majority and Ratification:
After the bill is passed by Special Majority in both the Houses of the Parliament, it may be approved by the legislatures of at least half of the total number of states.