- The 16th Amendment Act, 1963 aimed to reinforce the unity and integrity of India. - It amended the oaths/affirmations to include a pledge to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India. - This amendment is seen as constitutionally barring secession.
The Secession of a state from the Indian union has been barred by the
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Constitutional Amendments (Key Constitutional Amendments and their Impact: (e.g., 1st, 42nd, 44th, 73rd, 74th, 97th, 99th, 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 104th, 105th))
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