Indian Constitutional Amendments and State Formations

Sikkim • This experiment, however, did not last long as it could not fully satisfy the aspirations of the people of Sikkim. • In a referendum held in 1975, they voted for the abolition of the institution of Chogyal and Sikkim becoming an integral part of India. • Consequently, the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act (1975) was enacted to make Sikkim a full-fledged state of the Indian Union (the 22nd state). • This amendment amended the First and the Fourth Schedules to the Constitution and added a new Article 371-F to provide for certain special provisions with respect to the administration of Sikkim. • It also repealed Article 2-A and the 10th Schedule that were added by the 35th Amendment Act of 1974

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