Constitution change narendra modi articles
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‘Messianic spell’: how Narendra Modi created a cult of personality
Experts say Indian PM is hoping to be ‘bigger than Gandhi’ as he aims to win a third term in officeAs the distant rumble of a helicopter drew closer, cheers erupted from the gathered crowds in anticipation. By the time India’s prime minister finally stepped on to the stage, bowing deeply while immaculately dressed in a white kurta and peach waistcoat and with a neatly trimmed beard, the chants had reached a deafening pitch: “Modi, Modi, Modi.”These scenes, at a campaign rally on the outskirts of...
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Resolution to change how voters alter Missouri Constitution in hands of Senate
(The Center Square) – A resolution to change how Missouri voters approve constitutional amendments was returned to the Senate for possible consideration this week. Currently, any constitutional amendment can be approved by a simple majority. By a vote of 103 to 48, the House approved Senate Joint Resolution 74, a ballot proposal to require voters to pass constitutional amendments by a majority and five of the eight congressional districts. The proposal would be placed on the...
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Many questions remain about proposed changes in rushed constitutional convention
Some legislators and advocates are concerned that proposed reforms will lead to sweeping changes and there is not a lot of insight into what all is to be altered.