In INDIAN CONSTITUTION - is there a provision for Referendum on major issues? Any instances , plz?
817254
havnt the foggiest, old bean!
980395
Do we ever get to vote on any subjest that we think is importantto us?
5479
An amendment, duly approved by congress and ratified by the various states, by definition, cannot be unconstitutional. That is the whole point of amendments.\n\nEdit: I just wanted to point out that an amendment does not have to specifically repeal provisions in the original document. Only one amendment ever has, when prohibition was repealed, but every amendment has changed something in the original.
291554
An initiative is generally an original piece of legislation brought before voters.  A referendum is when legislation that has been passed or is being proposed by a legislature is brought before voters.\n\nFor example, In South Dakota, the legislature passed a law restricting abortion and now some opponents want to bring it to a referendum to let the people decide.  It would have been an initiative if, for example, abortion opponents brought the vote directly to the people without it being considered by the legislature first.\n\nSo, if it is brought up by a legislature first and then brought to the people, then it is a referendum.  If it is brought to the people from the start, then it is an initiative.
363010
He Raam !\nWhat do you think the Bharatiya Janata Party has been doing for so long ?\nIn a Democracy, everyone has the right to propose any such sectarian and exclusive agendas - but it is still upto the Indian citizens to elect, or reject, such politicians !
972184
The Hindu : Opinion / Editorials : ON THE RIGHT TRACK \nThe previous Government might as well have called for ... laws to increase flexibility in employment contracts have been on the agenda since 2001. ...\nhttp://www.hindu.com/2004/07/08/stories/2004070801301000.htm - \n\n\n\nhttp://indiacode.nic.in/qrydisp.asp?tfnm=192308+&tfnm2=5 \n... Government may specify in respect of each such employment, contracts any disease ... any employment specified in Part C of Schedule III contracts any ...\nhttp://indiacode.nic.in/qrydisp.asp?tfnm=192308+&tfnm2=5
580305
the persons we are choosing as our legislatures are not up to the mark to make a line between intellectuality and reservation. the need to educate all should not be combined with reservations in professional courses.it will have a disastrous effect in future.unintended and meritorious students will thereby get a door to entry institutions where only top performers are required.it will definitely have a negative impact in  the present as well as future  development of a country like India when the leaders as well  as the president dreams of lifting the status of India amongst the developed countries.Alas! can a day will come when the leaders will understand and refrain to pass such a bill.let's hope it will.
169561
Nothing. Call your State Legislature and ask him/her to introduce the bill. Ask others to do the same.\nNow if your thinking "grass roots referendum" to get the issue on the State vote, that's different.\nYour State may be different then mine.
759117
YES- Absolutely. As individuals, the best thing you can do to change anything is vote.\nIf you don't vote, you don't get to complain.\nThanks so much for bringing up an important point.
866353
It's covered in article five of the Constitution.  An amendment can be approved by a 2/3 majority of both the house and senate.  The second way is that the 2/3 of the states can call a constitutional conventions, and the proposed amendment much be approved by the legislatures of 3/4 of the states.\n\nBy the way, I was glad to have a chance to look up an answer from the Constitution.  It was good practice.
765011
in any given situation, the power should reside in the hands of the people. however, in reality, the power from these people may sometimes being handed over to a few elites and thereby forfeiting their rights to decide.\n\nfor india's case, i believe the situation is exactly the one that i described above...
349463
You are of course referring to Article 4 of the U.S. constitution....no cheating...you are going to have to read it to understand state's powers and limitations.....
641784
Referendum: An election held on a single issue. Electors can either vote YES or NO (indicating that they agree or disagree with the motion)\n\nInitative: An idea that is put to a referendum by a group of concerned electors\n\nProposals: An idea that is drawn up by a group of concerned electors
1118759
In India:\n1. Proposal of Reservation Quotas for OBCs,\n2. Rahul Mahajan's case of consuming drugs
162085
To help you get started, the Indian Consitution was framed after multiple Western Documents, including the US Constitution.  One of the bigger influences, however, was Brittain's form of government, with a parlaiment and prime minister, and the American form of executive power, with a president as a figurehead.  Unlike the U.S. Constitution, India wanted to detail as much as possible, which is why it is the longest constitution in the world.  For more information, look at the website below.
686612
It's OK, but I would start by introducing the topic. "The idea of requiring potential voters to take and pass a test before being allowed to vote is a controversial one. My team and I concur that this is an unfair requirement which violates many American's constitutional rights."
426256
"The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution".  So its the Congress that can propose amendments, but only on a 2/3 majority vote in both houses.  2/3 of State Legislatures can also call for a Constitutional Convention, which can also begin the amendment process.