list of all the major amendments that have taken place after making of constitution in India
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The major amendments to the Constitution after making of constitution in India:
The Seventh Amendment paved the way for reorganisation of states along linguistics lines in 1956.
1960: The Eight Amendment extended the period of reservation of seats for the SCs, STs and Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies till 1970. Since then, it is being extended every decade.
The 12th Amendment led to incorporation of Goa, Daman and Diu as a Union Territory, consequent to acquisition from Portugal in 1961.
The 26th Amendments led to abolition of privy purse paid to former rulers of princely states which were incorporated into the Indian Republic in 1971.
The 35th and 36th Amendments made Sikkim part of the Indian Union in 1975.
The 52nd Amendment added 10th schedule to the Constitution i.e. anti defection law. It provides for disqualification of legislators in case of defection from one party to other in 1985.
61st Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 in 1989.
73rd and 74th Amendments provided for direct election to all seats in Panchayats and urban local bodies in 1992.
76th Amendment enabled continuance of 69% reservation in Tamil Nadu by including the relevant Tamil Nadu Act under 9th Schedule of the constitution in 1994.