Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments

India's G20 Presidency — Amendments

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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
42nd Amendment1976Added Article 51A, which includes fundamental duties of citizens, including the duty to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities. This amendment strengthened the constitutional foundation for India's international cooperation efforts.Provided constitutional backing for India's engagement in international forums like G20 by emphasizing the duty to promote harmony and brotherhood, which aligns with India's G20 presidency theme of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and its role in fostering global cooperation.
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