List the dates and names of the leaders during whose government changes were made to the constitution ? What were the reasons for such change's
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The military dictator General Ayub Khan, who had taken over the reins of power, enacted the 1962 constitution to the country through an executive order. The current constitution, enacted by the third constituent assembly in 1973, was twice suspended by military coups of General Zia-ul-Haq (1977-1985) and General Musharraf (1999-2002)
ANSWER:
Indian Constitution of India was amended on 5th November 1971. The government was headed by ‘Indira Gandhi’. The amendment was related to the fundamental rights of the people.
The constitution can be amended in two ways.
The amendment can take place with the intervention of the ‘parliament of India’ through a majority from both the houses. The second form of the amendment requires one half of majority of the state legislature.
EXPLANATION:
- In Pakistan General Ayub Khan took over ‘reins of power’ enacted the constitution in 1962 came with the amended constitution.
- The constitution was again suspended during the time of ‘General Zia ul Haq’ in 1977 and later under General Musharraf in 1999.